Kansas City officials had plenty of warning that the Cordish Co. would impose a discriminatory dress code

No athletic jerseys? I thought the point of P&L Dist. was that you could watch a game at the Sprint Center and then go booze it up, likely in your athletic jersey supporting kc b-ball/hockey, at the P&L Dist.

The combo of the P&L Dist. and the smoking ban is going to ruin this city.

See it however you'd like, but it's not racist. They turn away just as many white people as they do black down at the P&L. I have been told I couldn't come into Lucky Strike because I was wearing a hoodie after the Big 12 Championship, so I took it off.

It's plain and simple, wear clothes that fit. Would you go to a nice restaurant and wear baggy pants, a chain and a white t-shirt that hangs to your knees? No, you wouldn't. Let's not let the P&L turn into the joke that is Westport now. It would be sad to see two dozen cops have to patrol a new area because of the crime risk.

Regarding White Sale: Every time I look through local publications that feature "what is happening" at the local venues, I note that very few, if any, persons of color are featured in the photos, and can only assume that for the most part persons of color do not frequent businesses around town. (The Pitch does a little better than most because at least you feature articles about persons of color that remind us all that we are here.)

I am not surprised by overt efforts by KCPL District to keep persons of color and their cultural attire out of businesses that wish to "cater to suburbanites", ie, people who have money to spend, but, who are afraid to cross the (presumed) dividing lines that exist throughout local communities to be entertained. So, I understand the need of local press to convey the perception that most venues are "whites only", and there is "no need to be afraid" when you are out there.

I learned long ago that money is a proxy and should not be spent where I am not "wanted". I save a lot.

When historians look back on these times through archived photos, there will be very little evidence that persons of color ever existed in the Midwest and were certainly not sociable. But it appears that is the legacy that Midwesterners wish to convey. Even at work when photos are taken at events it becomes obvious that persons of color are not photographable.

So with a still small voice, like the Who's of Whoville, "we're here"... but the only time you will notice is on the evening news. Peace out!

There is nothing descriminating at all about the dress code - and to make it known I'm a white 29 year old male. Whether you're black or white if you don't meet the code you don't get in. It's pretty simple. And to comment on another thing about going down Troost and The Paseo bus stops at night on the weekends - with the white T's and jeans, I don't know how it is here, but in California when a group is all wearing the exact same thing it's to make it harder for the police to identify a suspect - who are you going to pick up when you get a description of a young male wearing a white T, and blue jeans on the corner of so and so, when you get there, there is 15 of them dressed exactly alike. Can't take them all.

There is nothing descriminating at all about the dress code - and to make it known I'm a white 29 year old male. Whether you're black or white if you don't meet the code you don't get in. It's pretty simple. And to comment on another thing about going down Troost and The Paseo bus stops at night on the weekends - with the white T's and jeans, I don't know how it is here, but in California when a group is all wearing the exact same thing it's to make it harder for the police to identify a suspect - who are you going to pick up when you get a description of a young male wearing a white T, and blue jeans on the corner of so and so, when you get there, there is 15 of them dressed exactly alike. Can't take them all.

There is nothing descriminating at all about the dress code - and to make it known I'm a white 29 year old male. Whether you're black or white if you don't meet the code you don't get in. It's pretty simple. And to comment on another thing about going down Troost and The Paseo bus stops at night on the weekends - with the white T's and jeans, I don't know how it is here, but in California when a group is all wearing the exact same thing it's to make it harder for the police to identify a suspect - who are you going to pick up when you get a description of a young male wearing a white T, and blue jeans on the corner of so and so, when you get there, there is 15 of them dressed exactly alike. Can't take them all.

I'll state right off the bat that I'm not a big fan of the Power and Light district, mainly because of lack of local business yet I've got to disagree with your article in it's perception that Cordish Company uses it's dress code exclusively to discourage African Americans from enjoying the area. To be blunt, the truth would seem to be that they're just trying to keep "Thugs" out and I don't blame them. Of course not every thug wears baggy ass pants and XXL White Tee's but many do...it seems to be the current uniform. It just so happens that most violent crime in this city and most other large cities is usually committed by guys with their pants hanging off their rears and white tee's about four sizes too big. No I don't have a stat handy but we all know it's true. I also personally know more than a few African American's who have no problem with this dress code. They don't want to be around Thugs either and don't want to have to worry about hitting the deck when the god damn bullets start to fly. So what's wrong with wanting to keep the area safe for everyone and have a nice place to where you don't' have to worry about a fire fight or riot? Many places have dress codes. Hell, I'd have to change out of my work boots into dress shoes or nice sneakers, etc but you know what it's not really a big deal! Like a lot of other people I'm just sick of the media sensationalizing alleged instances of racism, especially when it's just plain ridiculous as in this case. Pull up the pants, get a belt and your in like flynn. Jesus.

Welcome to Cow freakn Town. Everything this city puts their finger on is full of graft and mismanagement. P&L district... give me a break. What a crap hole. We chose to pay attention to this rather than our schools or public transportation. If anyone cares to see a concert, sports team, or have a good time.....take a trip out of town. KC offers nothing but a hard time or a trip to jail. Go ahead and put "inappropriatly dressed" on my rap sheet. Revolution!

Last time I checked we still lived in a free country.
Smoking Bans forced onto business owners is bad enough, now we want the city to dictate what dress code each privately owned business can enforce?

Welcome to the Democratic Socialist States of America...

Here we go again; its cool to defend the P&L District but understand this one thing, the dress code is meant to keep a certain people out-plain and simple. Yes the dress code will affect whites and other races but that’s just a sacrifice. Some one said something about California and not being able to tell who is who because whit it’s; well this is Kansas city and all over the state you see whites, blacks, Hispanics wearing the same thing because its a trend not a gang thing. If a group of guys came down there with whit-t’s with a logo on them you wouldn’t know if they were a gang or just a civil group of frat brothers. Someone also said that they don’t want thugs around; you just admitted to your if not racists remark them stereotype remarks. white t-shirts signify trend not gangs. Red t-shirts don’t signify bloods unless they are throwing up gang signs or something other wise they are people with money to spend. If Cordish wanted to keep the riff raff out then they should check records at the gate and I'm sure they will find rapist, pedophiles, drug dealers, fugitives and so on and so on. Too end this I will say that a dress code is the right of cordish but make it broader like no T-shirts no holes in jeans, no flip flops and no low cut shirts on women; they meant to target the minority and they obviously won’t admit to it because they would loose even they white support. If whites were afraid of blacks or any other race then they would have just stayed in JO.

Waaaa Waaaaa Waaaaa, so here we have another whiny ass article complaining about the big bad racist Cordish company for trying to protect their investment by NOT letting it go the way of Indian Springs, Bannister Mall and Westport (most recently). Tough S#!& if you don't like it.

This is America and just about every business that serves the public has a sign that says very clearly : WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE - PROPER ATTIRE REQUIRED.

If all of you think this is a racial issue, you're way to sensitive but won't be convinced either so here's another thought for you. Start a business outside the P&L and advertise that gangwear, handguns, blunts, ho's and pimps are welcome at all times and see if all those complaining about the dress code frequent your establishment and make you and instant millionaire. I've got my money on you being the latest crime statistic, but I've lost a bet or two in my life.

Wow even those who think that the P&L is not racist are throwing out racist slurs. I have a business, black owned and everyone is welcome dress code or not. Of course you want decency in your business that’s why if you have a gun; go home, if you are throwing up gang signs go home. My employees don’t wear g-strings and wholes in their clothing or even breast showing tops so I don’t expect that in my business. If you are a human with integrity then welcome. No one is saying that they should allow baggy pants that show your ass but we are saying if the pants are baggy and are still up on your waist then there should be no problem because I’ve seen and the undercover city officials have seen people of other races get in with no problem. White shirts are white shirts just like black shirts red shirts and every other color. Young and old wear white shirts (t-s) so to target the whit-t's which is a trend among the black community is targeting a cultural style. So for those that feel that we are crying over spilled milk you need to stop crying your self and look at the facts and why we are really debating the situation.