President and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. spoke at The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Issue Forum. Tuesday’s forum, hosted at […]
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Celebrating Iconic Black Veterans
Census Bureau, the VFW commends their service and sacrifice in protecting our country with this 2021 article in their monthly magazine. . Like many veterans whose military service paved a […]
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What’s in the Infrastructure Bill for Missouri?
The U.S. House cleared a $1.2 trillion physical infrastructure bill on Friday evening and the bill is on its way to Pres. Joe Biden for his signature. Pres. Biden and […]
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Evanston, IL Making History as Reparations Begin to Flow
This month, the City of Evanston, IL, will make history as the first City to pay reparations to it’s African-American residents. In March, after two years of research, proposals and […]
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What’s in the Infrastructure Bill for Kansas, How Did the Kansas House Vote?
The U.S. House cleared a $1.2 trillion physical infrastructure bill on Friday evening and the bill is on its way to Pres. Joe Biden for his signature. The Infrastructure Investment and […]
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Veterans Day 2021 Kansas City Events
November Salute Nov. 9 – 30 at the National WWI Museum and Memorial Courtyard. A commemorative photo mosaic art installation honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. active-duty military service […]
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Facts Not Cap Youth Initiative Commits to Stopping the Spread of Covid-19
Local youth are taking the lead on debunking rumors and myths that often keep people from considering the Covid-19 vaccination. The “Facts Not Cap” initiative is committed to “stopping the […]
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Gov. Kelly Plans to ‘Axe’ Sales Tax on Food, Joins AG in Urging Legislative Action
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says she plans to introduce legislation in January to exempt food from the state sales tax, joining Attorney General Derek Schmidt in urging GOP leaders to […]
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New Funds, Strategy May Boost ‘Massive Task’ of Reducing Lead Exposure for Missouri Kids
It’s clear that lead exposure is a problem for Missouri’s children. An estimated 4.5% have elevated levels of lead in their blood, more than almost any other state in the country. […]
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Black Health Matters Declares #BlackHealthStartsHere at Fall Health Summit
Persistent inequities in access to health care, gaps in health insurance coverage and higher rates of adverse socioeconomic conditions have led to poorer health outcomes among Africans. How can these […]