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Sundown HiFis Kansas City Venue Faces Backlash, Closes After Years of Planning

A Black-owned hi-fi lounge, Sundown HiFi, was set to open in Kansas Citys Current Landing, but faced backlash over its name. The Blue Crew, a fan group, linked the name to Missouris history of sundown towns and demanded a change. The lounges creator, Casio McCombs, defended the name, but ultimately decided to close the project due to the controversy. The closure has raised questions about who decides what creativity Kansas City supports.

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