The country's racial reckoning is redefining expectations for young Black professionals. As part of "Under the Radar: Recognizing Black Excellence," one young couple shares their experience and insight with high school graduates in the Class of 2021.

Studies show Black women are among the most well educated demographic, and they say they're speaking out, wearing natural hair and wanting the same as their white colleagues, paving the road for the next generation.

They're corporate partners, judges and venture capitalists—Black professionals in Kansas City whose stories of success are not widely recognized.