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Brown v. Board Widow Celebrated at 105 During Topeka Anniversary Event
At 105 years old, Leola Brown Montgomery still draws smiles, applause and amazement everywhere she goes. Montgomery, the widow of Rev. Oliver Brown — the…
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Violence Victims Remembered During Annual Wyandotte County Memorial And Forum
Community members, victim advocates and law enforcement officials gathered in Kansas City, Kansas, to honor lives lost to violence and discuss crime prevention and victim support.
Kansas City to Join National Civil Rights-Led Voting Rights Day of Action
Rev. Emanuel Cleaver III and local clergy will join event to respond to attacks on voting rights and efforts to weaken minority voting strength.
Holscher Taps Wichita Rep. KC Ohaebosim as Running Mate in Governor’s Race
Democratic ticket in Kansas governor’s race pairs legislators from Johnson, Sedgwick Counties
