Barbara Byrd-Bennett, the former leader of this city’s troubled public school system, was sentenced to four and a half years in federal prison last week for steering millions of dollars’ […]
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Party Time 5/4/2017
We Were Kraccin Up The “Kraccin Up” Event held at Ernie Biggs Piano Bar on April 27 was all that and a bag of chips. The name of the event […]
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The American Health Care Act: Still Not for Poor People
The American Health Care Act, the Republicans’ controversial legislation to repeal and replace the Obama administration’s health care law, was approved by the U.S. House today, sending it to the […]
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Purses Will Soon Be Banned At Major KU Sporting Events
Starting in August, KU Athletics will ban all purses from football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball games and other major sporting events. If it’s larger than a typical clutch bag […]
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Ideas for Raising Money Smart Kids
The answers to these questions are important ones for your child’s financial welfare. Research repeatedly reports this fact: children say they learn all they know about money from their parents. […]
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Denied A Checking Account? Here’s What to Do
If you’ve tried opening a checking account and the bank or credit union denied your application, it may be because a checking account reporting company has negative information in its […]
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Program Hopes to Place 500 Youth in Summer Jobs
In an effort Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwelll says, “will pay dividends for decades to come,” the Youth Employment Project 2017 has an ambitious goal of giving 500 Southcentral Kansas Youth […]
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Beason Has Business All Tied Up
Andre 3000, Barack Obama, Beyonce, Dwyane Wade, Idris Elba, Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna—these are just a few Black celebrities who have worn bow ties in recent years. Add R&B singer […]
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The State of Black America: Urban League Releases its Annual Report
Black and Hispanic Americans continue to lag far behind Whites economically — and their prospects look much worse under President Trump, according to a report to be released Tuesday by […]
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How Often Should You Shop for Car Insurance?
You don’t need to wait until you receive a renewal notice from your present carrier to begin shopping for a new policy. The sooner you begin your search, the more […]