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first_reported: 2026-11-11 12:52 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 12:52 CST
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# Kharissa Parker says holiday markets help Black entrepreneurs

Kharissa Parker said holiday events, including Kansas City G.I.F.T.'s Small Business Saturday market, let emerging Black business owners meet customers in person.

Section: [Business & Economy](/kansas-city/section/business.md) · Entities: [Kharissa Parker](/kansas-city/wiki/kharissa-parker.md), [Kansas City G.I.F.T.](/kansas-city/wiki/kansas-city-g-i-f-t.md)

## Coverage

- [Startland News](https://startlandnews.com/2026/11/kansas-city-gift-black-business-holiday-market/), 2026-11-11 12:52 CST: Black business advocate GIFT wraps holiday markets to close visibility gap for entrepreneurs

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