British actress Cynthia Erivo is relatively small in stature. In person, she is earnest and genial. In performance, the 32-year-old can appear achingly vulnerable. And if you’re not paying attention, […]
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Fashionetta Nov. 2 Will Showcase 26 Young Women of Wichita
The Beta Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Presents its 36th Annual Fashionetta® Pearls of Harlem: The Renaissance Continues. On Sat., Nov. 2, twenty-six African American high […]
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Paseo Blvd Name Change is Largest Issue on KCMO Ballot
While there are races to fill two vacancies in the Missouri House of Representatives on the Nov. 5 special elections ballot in Kansas City, and four questions authorizing the Parks […]
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It’s Time to Sign Up or Change Medicare and Obamacare Plans
If you get insurance through either Medicare or the Affordable Care Act, it’s time to check your coverage and make adjustments ahead of 2020. Medicare open enrollment runs through Dec. […]
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14 of the Worst Tricky Treats Kids Will Have this Halloween
By now, we know that Halloween is the worst holiday for our teeth. We take our kids out into the streets, in a parading manner as they demand the ultimate […]
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Is Wichita Ready for a Big Dream on the Downtown Riverfront?
You may have heard a little bit about plans to make changes along the river in downtown Wichita, but like most Wichitans, you probably haven’t been following it closely. Well, […]
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Thrive Awards Will Celebrate KC-Area Boosters
LISC invites the community to join them as they celebrate the thriving metropolitan Kansas City Area with the presentation of the annual Thrive Awards. This year’s Thrive Award presentation will […]
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KCK Entrepreneurs Get New Loan Opportunity
A new Kansas City, Kan., entrepreneurship effort was one of five new groups selected for participation in NetWork Kansas’ E-Communities program. As an E-Community, the KCK Urban E-Community will receive […]
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24-Hour Black News Channel to Launch Nov 15
As proud publishers of an African-American newspaper, we’re big supporters of providing our community news, information and educational content focused on their interests and needs. So you can guess how […]
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Six to be Honored by KU Black Alumni Network
Six alumni will receive the University of Kansas Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Network Mike and Joyce Shinn Leaders and Innovators Award for their contributions to the university, their profession and […]