• With a shortage of affordable housing, landlords typically held the upper hand, and the concept of tenants’ rights had few if any supporters. Now, the power balance between renters […]
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Frustrated By Delays, Push is on For Wyandotte County to Issue Its Own ID Cards
A growing coalition of groups and citizens wants Wyandotte County to become the first place in Kansas to issue local identification to residents. Advocates estimate a municipal ID program could […]
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Tallgrass Film Fest, Oct 16-20, Features African-American Talent
The Tallgrass Film Fest will hold sway in Wichita’s Old Town from Wed., Oct. 16 to Sun., Oct. 20, with screenings and parties at 10 locations. Last year, the festival […]
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Where Do Kansas and Missouri Congressional Delegations Stand on Trump Impeachment?
As you probably expected, members of both the Kansas and Missouri Congressional delegations have weighed in on the whistleblower complaint and Congress’ impeachment inquiry, and their responses break totally along […]
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Beyonce’s Dad’s Diagnosis Shines Light on Male Breast Cancer
The father of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles recently revealed a shocking medical diagnosis: he has breast cancer. Mathew Knowles now wants to shine a light on male breast cancer, and […]
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Fort Worth Officer Resigned Then Was Arrested for Shooting Woman Through Window
A Fort Worth police officer who fatally shot a woman in her home while she played video games with her 8-year-old nephew resigned from the force the morning of Oct. 14, and was arrested […]
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Supreme Court to Hear Case on Comcast’s Refusal to Carry Black-Owned Network
During its upcoming session, the Supreme Court will consider whether a Black television programmer can use civil rights laws to sue the nation’s largest cable TV provider for refusing to […]
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Community Celebrations Bring Awareness to Help Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Upcoming Community Baby events are Oct. 12 (shower) and Oct. 19 (first birthday) Black babies are dying in disproportionate numbers and two community organizations are working to turn the tide. […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Givens Promoted to WPD Deputy Chief
BREAKING NEWS: Captain Wanda Parker-Givens, of the Wichita Police Department has been selected by Chief Gordon Ramsay as the department’s new Deputy Chief. The surprise announcement of Parker-Givens selection was […]
