Five Kansas City-based organizations have joined forces to address the ongoing disparities Black entrepreneurs face. AltCap, Generating Income For Tomorrow (GIFT), Black Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, equity2, […]
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Kansans Head to the Ballot for City and School Board Elections
A s quiet as it’s kept, Kansans will head to the polls on Tues., Nov. 2 to fill positions on the important positions that lead our cities and direct the […]
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18th and Vine, KC Metro Halloween Activities
Oct. 23 – Trunk or Treat, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at KCPD South Patrol Division, 9701 Marion Park Dr. Oct. 23 – NE KCK Heritage Trail Fall Fest, noon […]
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Wichita Project to Honor Veterans with Banner Unveiling in Naftzger Park
Four veterans who have made outstanding contributions through their service while in uniform and through their work in the community, will be recognized as part of a month-long, local program […]
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Sugahrush Berries Opens Second Location in Country Club Plaza
Tameca Williams considers her sweet treats at Sugarush Berries comfort food. “Customers will come to Sugahrush Berries looking for treats to make their day better or put a little happiness […]
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Kansas Youth Group’s Report Calls for Massive Juvenile Correction Reform
Progeny, a youth justice reform group, wants the State of Kansas to take another strong look at improving its juvenile correctional system and they’ve prepared a report to help guide […]
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GIFT to Host Monthly Black Business Market
Since May 2020, nonprofit Generating Income for Tomorrow (GIFT) has awarded more than $200,000 to Black-owned businesses in Kansas City’s urban core, helping them grow and sustain. “We’re always trying […]
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Brothers Liberating Our Communities Working to Sustain, Retain Black Male Educators
Cornell Ellis’ goal is to eventually shake hands with every single Black male educator in the Kansas City metro area and let them know there is an organization specifically to […]
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Negro League Historian Releases 7000+ Black Player Encyclopedia
Negro League author and historian Larry Lester has released the second volume of The Negro Leagues Book, the most complete collection of information on players from the Negro Baseball Leagues […]