Joe Robertson
Joe Robertson is a writer for the Local Investment Commission (LINC).
Stories by Joe Robertson
‘Most Fortunate Man’: KC Civic Leader Bert Berkley at 100
Kansas City civic leader Bert Berkley, founder of LINC, savors an extraordinary life as he approaches his 100th birthday.
Tireless ‘Ms. Jessie’ Cultivates Next Generation of Neighborhood Leaders
Jessie Jefferson is developing a new generation of neighborhood leaders as a consultant and community organizer for a host of neighborhoods.
Former Inmate Serves as ‘Voice on the Outside’ for Women Prisoners
Mary Taylor’s life took unexpected turns on the path that would lead her to be founder of the nonprofit 3 Quarters of the Way Done.
A Dream Come True: Candance Wesson Helps Women Succeed After Prison
Changemaker Candance Wesson is the founder of The HelpKC, which helps women succeed after prison.
Missouri National Guard’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mission: Task Force Freedom
Members of the Missouri National Guard have been deployed in Kansas City for months to help hard-to-reach communities get access to COVID-19 vaccinations.
A Record of Kansas City Black History: ‘Chant Their Names, Almost As If Holy’
The Local Investment Commission, the Black Archives of Mid-America and the Kansas City Public Library have collaborated on "Kansas City Black History," a book documenting the stories of notable local Black people.
Kansas City Finds Strength in Food, Voting Power With Chiefs and Royals
A coalition of Kansas City organizations mounted a massive food distribution and voter registration event last week at Truman Sports Complex.
Rosemary Lowe Remembered as the ‘Strong, Proud Voice of a Movement’
Rosemary Smith Lowe broke color barriers in a segregated city, forged Black political power, raised up neighborhoods and, even in her 70s, could stand as a fulcrum of peace between police and angry youths.
Virtual Chess Tournament Checkmates Pandemic
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, LINC migrated its long-running chess program online with great success.
Marvin Francois: Scenes From a Life Lived For Others
The community remembers Marvin Francois , who was killed during Kansas City's George Floyd protests.