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Good morning, It’s Friday, June 28. Here’s our top headlines from this week. President Biden’s plan to address student loan debt faces a setback. Meanwhile, the National Black United Front is set to discuss reparations and community building in Kansas City. Wichita’s Chester I. Lewis Reflection Park needs your vote to win a global public art award. Finally, the U.S. Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis, and the American Cancer Society launches a groundbreaking study on the unique challenges faced by Black women in relation to cancer.
Biden administration’s loan forgiveness plan halted by federal judge
President Joe Biden’s plan to ease student loan debt has hit another snag. U.S. District Judge John A. Ross, a pick from the Obama era, has put a halt to the latest effort, leaving many borrowers in limbo.
Kansas City to host National Black United Front convention on building Black self-sufficiency
The National Black United Front is coming to Kansas City with a big event this July. They want to talk about reparations and building stronger Black communities.
Chester I. Lewis Reflection Park in Wichita nominated for CODAawards public art contest
Wichita’s Chester I. Lewis Reflection Park is in the running for a global public art award. The park, which celebrates a civil rights leader, needs your vote to win. Voting ends July 2nd!
Surgeon General’s gun violence advisory sparks controversy
The U.S. Surgeon General has declared gun violence a public health crisis, and it’s causing quite a stir. With the number of injuries and deaths on the rise, Dr. Vivek Murthy is pushing for stronger gun regulations and a ban on automatic rifles.
American Cancer Society to launch VOICES of Black Women® study to address cancer disparities
The American Cancer Society is launching the VOICES of Black Women® study, aiming to enroll over 100,000 Black women to help tackle health disparities. This groundbreaking study will explore the unique challenges and barriers faced by Black women when it comes to cancer.
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