The United States Mint last week unveiled the new designs for the Maya Angelou quarter which will be featured in 2022 as part of their American Women Quarters Program. Angelou […]
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Groundwork NRG to Launch WyCo Tech Library
Local nonprofit Groundwork NRG is preparing to launch an internet hotspot and computer lending technology library. The library will provide a free source of connectivity for Wyandotte County residents who […]
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Colin Powell Dead From COVID-19 Complilcations
Colin Powell, a US war hero and the first Black secretary of state has died from complications from Covid-19. He was 84. “We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, […]
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Bestselling Author Elaine Flowers is Committed to Helping Black Authors Reach Full Potential
As we continue to highlight great authors, let us not underemphasize the importance of a professional editor whose role is to help authors adequately develop ideas and polish their work. […]
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Feds Investigating Former KCKPD Detective
Kansas-based federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal grand jury investigation into retired Kansas City, KS Police Department (KCKPD) detective Roger Golubski, CNN revealed Oct. 14. Activists have long called for […]
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WyCo Introduces Dumpster Days
The Unified Government’s Public Works Department announced the community’s first Dumpster Days, an event to help residents recycle electronics waste and dispose of unwanted bulky items like old mattresses and […]
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Meet DJ 9Eleven, Winner KCPCA Best Female DJ
Learning how to DJ came naturally for Porscha Letcher. Her DJing career began eleven years ago with her first gig under the name DJ 9Eleven at America’s Pub, which is […]
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The Porter House KC Working to Build Resilient Entrepreneurs, Businesses
Growing up in Kansas City’s urban core, longtime friends and fraternity brothers Dan Smith and Charon Thompson would often hear that Kansas City is one of America’s most entrepreneurial cities. […]
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Jones’ “Family Ties” Illustrates Blended Families and the Value of Understanding
No two families are alike, and households come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Lashona Jones’ book “Family Ties” helps young children identify the type of blended family they live […]
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Facebook Gun Violence Post Leads to Empowering Youth Event
Facebook Gun Violence Post Leads to Empowering Youth Event The recent spike in youth gun violence in Wichita has been a hot topic, and the police and community are desperately […]