Former Superintendent Sues Over Racial Discrimination | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

A former school superintendent is suing his own district after being fired amid financial scandal — but his lawsuit claims the real reason was racism. Yaw Obeng, a Ghanaian-Canadian, alleges he was systematically excluded and insulted by board members, including being told to “go back to Africa” and denied direct communication because they claimed his background made him “unable to understand how we do things.” Despite extending his contract and ignoring his complaints, Obeng was terminated without cause in July 2025 — just as the state auditor uncovered major financial mismanagement. Now…