Billions of dollars are flowing into Kansas City but Black developers and Black contractors still aren’t moving in sync.

In this episode of Straight from the Heart, host Kim Davis and co-host Billy break down the real reasons behind the disconnect: trust gaps, communication issues, historical wounds, missed opportunities, and why both sides keep saying the other “isn’t ready.”

They discuss how there are some uncomfortable conversations that need to happen if Black businesses are ever going to fully participate in major development opportunities.

This episode is a call to action for healing, collaboration, accountability, and real economic empowerment in the Black community.