By Jazzlyn Johnson, The Community Voice Thousands are at risk of being evicted when the CDC eviction moratorium expires March 31, and with few options for affordable housing in Kansas City, […]
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EDDIE MURPHY TO BE INDUCTED INTO NAACP AWARDS HALL OF FAME
The NAACP revealed that legendary entertainer, film icon and two-time Image Award recipient Eddie Murphy will be inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during this year’s […]
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Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas to Move to Phase 5 of Vaccine Distribution Plan
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas to Move to Phase 5 of Vaccine Distribution Plan ~Starting Monday, March 29 all Kansans (16+) Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine~ Governor Laura Kelly today announced […]
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“gentle giant.”Marvin Scott Dies in Frisco county jail ,Family Demand Answers
On Sunday, March 14, Marvin D. Scott III was hanging out at the Allen Premium Outlets when he was detained by Allen Police and arrested for possession of less than […]
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GraceMed, Healthcore Become Trusted Places to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccination
As Kansas prepares to move into Phase 3 and 4 of the state’s guidelines for COVID vaccination, two trusted community health centers are teaming up to make sure communities of […]
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Jacy Hurst Becomes First Woman of Color on Kansas Court of Appeals
The newest Kansas Court of Appeals judges are Jacy Hurst and Lesley Isherwood after the Kansas Senate confirmed Gov. Laura Kelly’s picks on Tuesday. Hurst and Isherwood will replace former […]
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Wrongly Convicted Man Spent Five Years in Prison Because Hertz Didn’t Provide A Receipt That Proved His Alibi
Herbert Alford, an African American man who spent almost five years in prison after being wrongfully convicted for a murder he didn’t commit, is now suing Hertz for failing to […]
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FEMA to Reimburse Funeral Expenses to Families That Lost Members To COVID-19
More than 500,000 people across the nation have died from COVID-19, affecting thousands of families. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will begin reimbursing those families for their loved ones’ […]
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Biden calls for assault rifle ban, more gun restrictions after Colorado shooting
President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged Congress to pass new gun restrictions — among them a ban on assault rifles and high-capacity ammo magazines — as he shared his condolences after a […]
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TV ONE’S CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED DOCU-SERIES’ UNSUNG AND UNCENSORED CONTINUE WITH LEELA JAMES AND MONA SCOTT-YOUNG THIS SUNDAY,
All-new episodes of TV One’s original, docu-series’ UNSUNG and UNCENSORED continue this Sunday, March 28. UNSUNG leads the night with Leela James at 9 p.m. ET/8C, immediately followed by UNCENSORED with Mona Scott-Young at 10 p.m. ET/9C. This season, fans are treated to a sneak-peek look at episodes with the new digital […]