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flag Three Black Kansas City business owners sue Westport CID over alleged racial discrimination in lease approvals, backed by civil rights groups.

flag Three Black business owners in Kansas City’s Westport district are suing the Westport CID, alleging racial discrimination in lease approvals, including biased questions about clientele and music. flag Civil rights groups, including the Urban League and NAACP-Missouri, have filed an amicus brief supporting the $70 million lawsuit, demanding transparency, anti-discrimination enforcement, and city oversight. flag The CID denies the claims, stating it does not select tenants and emphasizes its commitment to diversity and state oversight. flag The case highlights ongoing concerns about racial equity in local business development.

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