The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art produced a new five-part podcast exploring issues of race and identity through community members’ stories and encounters with the museum. Nelson-Atkins leaders say the podcast […]
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Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, has died at age 30
NEW YORK — Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a correspondent for the entertainment news program “Extra,” has died at age 30. Police said Kryst […]
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Black Art Exhibit and Sale Kicks Off Black History Month
Art That Touches Your Heart Dallas is back again this year for their 11th Annual Black Art Exhibit and Sale, this time at a different venue. Come out and see work […]
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Other Ways to Treat or Prevent Dry Skin
Limit bathing time to about 10 minutes once a day and use warm water instead of extremely hot water, which robs the skin of moisture. Understanding the Whys and Treating […]
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Can Drinking Water Cure Your Dry Skin?
When your body is thirsty, it needs water. However, this principle does not apply to dry, thirsty skin. We tend to think that drinking a lot of water can cure […]
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Understanding and Best Treatments for Ashy Skin
African-American skin tends to be oilier than other skin types. That doesn’t make it immune to the dry and flaky skin, especially during winter. When African-American skin does get dry, […]
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“Git the Shot” Commercial Gains Black Nurse Celebrity Status
It’s one of the most famous lines in local commercial history. “Git the shot! Git the Shot,” says a very sincere Maggie Thompson at the conclusion of the commercial sponsored […]
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Biden’s Vow of Black Justice a Nod to His Most Loyal Voters
As he struggled to survive the 2020 Democratic primary, Joe Biden made a striking pledge before voting began in heavily African American, must-win South Carolina: His first Supreme Court appointment […]
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Buttigieg Talks Infrastructure Spending Needs in KCK
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Friday the collapse of a bridge in Pittsburgh illustrated the necessity of federal investment in the nation’s infrastructure, including more […]
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KCKPD Launches Cold Case Unit
Kansas City, KS Police Chief Karl Oakman announced the launching of the department’s first cold case unit. In general, a cold case is a criminal investigation that remains unsolved for […]