State of Black Kansas City 2006 Equality Index (pdf) Kansas City MO-KS Urban Core • Minority Population (pdf) • Median Household Income (pdf) Kansas City MO-KS Metropolitan Core • Minority Population (pdf) • Median Household Income (pdf)

The word “equal” embodies the mission of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City and the purpose of the State of Black Kansas City report.

Black Americans have played a vital role in creating, building and sustaining this nation, this “Land of Opportunity.” Yet, from its inception to the present day, America has not been a land of equal opportunity for African Americans.

The data examined in this year’s Equality Index shows that blacks still lag behind our white counterparts. Much more needs to be done to close the equality gap that continues to cripple many African Americans – economically, politically and socially. By analyzing these conditions and working together with the broader community to remove the barriers that impede our progress, the State of Black Kansas City Equality Index serves as an important tool for moving us closer
to the day when Greater Kansas City truly will be “One” Kansas City with equal access and opportunity for “ALL.”