Known as one of the first great female blues vocalists, Ma Rainey, born as Gertrude Pridgett, recorded more than 100 songs in the late 1920s, but is often overlooked for […]
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BHFOD 16: Arsenio Hall: First Black Talk Show Host
Arsenio Hall knew he wanted to have a career in entertainment since he was 12 years old. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Hall dreamed that someday he would become a […]
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BHFOD 13: Bessie Stringfield “Motorcycle Queen of Miami”
Bessie Stringfield was just 16 when she rode her first motorcycle. Without initially knowing how to operate a motorcycle, she still seemed to be a natural. Years later, Stringfield started […]
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BHFOD 12: Bernard Powell Statue in KCMO Spring Valley Park: Who Was He?
Kansas Citian Bernard Powell began participating in civil rights work from the early age of 13 when he joined the NAACP. After graduating from Central High School, he joined Martin […]
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Kansas Lawmakers Weigh Whether to Ease Penalties for Minor Drug Crimes
Two bills pending in the Kansas Legislature would slim down penalties for minor drug crimes. Supporters of the lighter sentences contend the changes would give Kansas more reasonable drug laws […]
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Kansas Gas Service Offers Energy Assistance Through Share The Warmth
As colder temperatures have set in, Kansas Gas Service is reminding customers about the Share The Warmth program, which may provide those in financial need with assistance on their heating […]
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Frontline Hero of the Week: Montez Robinson
Montez Robinson has been nominated as The Community Voices very first Frontline Hero of the Week. He has been nominated for his commitment to feeding the residents of Andover Court […]
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Getting Worshippers Off the Sofa and Back in the Building
Drive through any residential or commercial district on a Sunday morning and an irregular pattern emerges. Some church buildings have parking lots full or half-full; some have a smattering of […]
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Wichita Museums Partner with Simultaneous Exhibitions of African-American Art
Wichita Art Partners, an art education program for students PreK – 12, is turning their focus in February to Black History. They have developed a collection of more than a […]
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New WPD Programs Are Helping Improve Outcomes For Domestic Violence
Wichita Police Department Lieutenant Christian Cory is pleased with the strides made by the WPD in reducing incidents of domestic violence. With funding from several sizable grants, in 2020 the […]