Roland S. Martin
April 19, 2026 · 4 min read
“Racist Cartel” Controls Kansas City Nightlife. RICO Lawsuit Uncovers Plot to Block Black Businesses
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- 1A significant RICO lawsuit in Kansas City has exposed what attorneys describe as a coordinated system operating "like a racist cartel" to systemati...
- 2Attorney Cecilia Brown, who filed the lawsuit, explains that the Westport district is one of three entertainment areas in Kansas City, specifically...
- 3The evidence uncovered in this case is particularly damning.
- 4Currently, there are no Black-owned businesses operating in the Westport district.
- 5The conspiracy appears to be ongoing and evolving.
Overview
A significant RICO lawsuit in Kansas City has exposed what attorneys describe as a coordinated system operating "like a racist cartel" to systematically exclude Black-owned businesses from the Westport entertainment district. The case has garnered support from prominent civil rights organizations, including the NAACP and the Urban League, who have filed an amicus brief on behalf of the plaintiffs.
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