In today’s Representation Matters series, Kelli Taylor talks with The Black Pantry Owner Brian Roberts. Learn more about The Black Pantry when they take over Black Excellence KC’s Instagram account. Read more: https://www.startlandnews.com/2021/11/shop-small-black-pantry/ Copyright 2022 KCTV. All rights reserved.

The Black Pantry opened the doors to its first brick-and-mortar location April 8 of this year. The space, located on Martini Corner, is filled to the brim with goods from Black artisans and business owners. Beyond great products, The Black Pantry is about uplifting and supporting the Black community and...

Editor’s note: Startland News explored The Black Pantry at Martini Corner in Midtown as part of the newsroom’s five-part holiday gift guide that highlights locally owned shops and the makers within them. The items identified here were curated by Brian Roberts, founder of The Black Pantry. Featured stores, makers and products...