NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (AP) Four Black women who gained national attention in a recent book and movie for groundbreaking NASA work in Virginia during space-race years will receive special awards […]
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Ex-Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Announces Dem Presidential Bid
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced Thursday he is running for president, making a late entry into the Democratic race less than three months before primary voting begins. In an […]
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North Carolina Massacre Historic Marker: Words Matter
The state of North Carolina is moving away from using the phrase “race riot” to describe the violent overthrow of the Wilmington government in 1898, and is instead using the […]
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David Haley Says Don’t Count Him Out Yet
David Haley says he may be down, but don’t count him out yet in his race to fill an at large seat on the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities. […]
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Almost All KS Tap Water Is Too Contaminated to Drink, Group Says
The water coming out of your tap might meet legal standards, but that doesn’t mean that it’s safe to drink — at least according to the Environmental Working Group, an […]
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Observations from Black Voices for Trump
A political scientist in Atlanta offers a breakdown of the president’s Black outreach launch Nov 10 Public post Andra Gillespie | Guest Contributor | @andragillespie for more analysis, listen to Reality Check on […]
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Chester Owens to Speak at Kansas City, Kansas Public Library
The role that African Americans played in World War I and II will be the focus of a talk by Kansas City civil rights living legend Chester Owens in the […]
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Works From Women Artists of Color Wanted for Exhibition
Call for submissions for Shades of Strength and Beauty: An Homage to Women of Color 2020 Exhibition 2020 Women’s Exhibition at The Kansas African American Museum The Kansas African American […]
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African American Actors Needed for Wichita Community Theatre Show
The play “Sweat” is a multi-ethnic show about working-class friends who hang out at a local bar, but labor strikes and more threaten their bond. Details below: SWEAT auditions are […]
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Business-Boosting Conference and Coaching Are Coming Up
Two upcoming programs offer excellent opportunities for growth. KC FED: FREE CONFERENCE FOR TAKING BIZ TO NEXT LEVEL Biz Smart Day, a full, free-admission day of networking, workshops and information […]