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A New Social Club In Kansas City Is Aimed At Bringing African American Dog Lovers Into The Fold

By Steve Kraske,

Grace Cole, Luke X. Martin

Published July 28, 2020 at 3:34 PM CDT

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Three Black women sitting on stools on a stage with their dogs in front of a painted backdrop showing the Kansas City skyline. — From left to right, Kiona Sinks, Sunday Shelton and Aja James participated in a July 8 event at Bar K focused on Black people and their dogs.

In the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, more businesses are looking to engage and better include their Black customers and clients.

One of those businesses is Kansas City's own Bar K, which is supporting a social group for dog owners who are Black.

Leib Dodell, founder of Bar K
Kiona Sinks, strategic advisor for the Black Dog Lovers' Club of Kansas City

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Steve Kraske

When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.

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Grace Cole

Grace Cole is an intern for KCUR's Up To Date.

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Luke X. Martin

As culture editor, I oversee KCUR’s coverage of race, culture, the arts, food and sports. I work with reporters to make sure our stories reflect the fullest view of the place we call home, so listeners and readers feel primed to explore the places, projects and people who make up a vibrant Kansas City. Email me at luke@kcur.org.

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