Mayor Lucas visits Lincoln Prep during Black History Month

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Mayor Quinton Lucas spent his Black History Month celebration educating young people, visiting Lincoln Prep Wednesday morning to address current events and field questions from students.

Lucas began by acknowledging the turmoil many students are seeing on the news and social media before turning to the students, who had important questions for the mayor.

The questions were clearly thought out. One student asked about Missouri state income tax and what Lucas is doing to keep it. Another asked about improvements on the northeast side of the city.

Conversation was sparked about gentrification and school funding, especially for the historically Black school that relies on it.

The visit resulted in students feeling inspired to create change.

“We are the future. Understanding your place in it, understanding how you can fix the problems, and noticing that is super important,” said Chase Minton.

Jackson Maven emphasized the importance of civic engagement.

“It’s very important to voice your opinions. If you want to see change, you have to be the change. You have to voice your opinions, make it known that you want something done,” Maven said.

Micah Morrison connected the discussion to broader issues affecting their community.

“We are people of color and the things that are happening, especially in the U.S. government, are heavily affecting us every single day,” Morrison said. “It is important for us to know more about these things so we can advocate for ourselves and for our communities.”