Black Owned Business Kansas City Foundation does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and providing of services.

In addition to the protections of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance, Black Owned Business Kansas City Foundation acknowledges that employment discrimination is covered by Title VI if the primary objective of the financial assistance is the provision of employment, or where employment discrimination causes or may cause discrimination in providing services under such programs.

Furthermore, Black Owned Business Kansas City Foundation recognizes that Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. We are committed to upholding these federal regulations and ensuring that our practices align with the principles of non-discrimination as outlined in these statutes.

In accordance with federal laws and U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, this organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:

U.S. Department of the Treasury,

Director, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity

1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20220;

call (202) 622-1160;

or send an e-mail to: crcomplaints@treasury.gov.