"Kansas City's Sacred Soil: Missouri's First Black-Owned Brewery Opens in the 18th and Vine District"
The Vine Street Brewing Company, Missouri's first Black-owned brewery, has opened in Kansas City's Historic 18th and Vine district. Co-founded by Kemet Coleman, the brewery aims to bridge the past and present by honoring the historical connection between Black culture and brewing beer. The 4,800-square-foot facility, housed in a 150-year-old building, features a taproom, beer garden, and brew room. The grand opening is seen as a significant step in revitalizing the jazz district and bringing vitality back to the neighborhood.