The Supreme Court on Friday threw out the murder conviction and death sentence for a Black man in Mississippi because of a prosecutor’s efforts to keep African Americans off the […]
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‘Why Not Now?’: DC Holds Reparations Hearing on Juneteenth
The debate over reparations catapulted from the campaign trail to Congress on June 19 as lawmakers heard impassioned testimony for and against the idea of providing compensation for America’s history […]
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Will WWI’s Minority Soldiers Finally Receive Medals of Honor 100 Years Later?
A Park University team is on a mission to identify potential World War I minority soldiers deserving Medal-of-Honor recognition. The Medal of Honor: It’s the highest military decoration presented by […]
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You Can Apply for Gov.-Appointed Positions; It’s Easy
Governor Has Many Board, Commission and Exempt Employee Positions to Fill If you’re looking for a way to give back to your state or influence decisions in an area you […]
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Gov. Kelly Rounds Out Cabinet with Two African-American Appointees
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly pledged the composition of her cabinet would reflect the diversity of the state and she has finally come through with the appointment of DeAngela Burns-Wallace, PhD, […]
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Protesters Call for Termination of KCK Police Chief
Protestors called for the termination of Kansas City Police Chief Terry Zeigler during a march held in downtown Kansas City last week. In what they called a “March for Justice,” […]
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Put ‘30 Americans’ Exhibit at Nelson Atkins Museum on Your Summer ‘To Do’ List
This moving exhibit highlights the take of 30 African-American Artists on race, history, identity and beauty. “30 Americans” offers a rare opportunity to see the work of some of the […]
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KC Tenants Say They Scored a Win with Lucas
In response to KCMO’s housing issues, residents rose up to form the grassroots organization KC Tenants in Action. With the mayoral win of Quinton Lucas on June 18, the group […]
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Sickle Cell Patients Look Forward to New Treatments On the Way
This year’s World Sickle Cell Day on June 19 may mark the first time that increased awareness is being met with real advances in battling Sickle Cell Disease. In addition […]
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Grub & Groove Lineup is Announced and Adds 2nd Night with Gospel
Platform Promotions is back in Wichita again this year for their summer-ending Grub & Groove concert, but this day with a promised twist – a second festival day dedicated to […]