Lessie Benningfield Randle, a 105-year old Black woman from Tulsa, Oklahoma, one of two known survivors of the tragic Tulsa massacre that is still alive, has filed a lawsuit demanding […]
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Pandemics Aren’t Sexy: Their Negative Impact on Your Sex Drive
If pandemic life seems to be driving down your sex life, you’re not alone. The truth is, the stressors and demands of pandemic life may have taken up all of […]
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Minority Business Grants Help KC Entrepreneurs of Color During Pandemic
Sherry Lumpkins was sure to set an alarm to apply for the PPP loan as soon as the application opened. The pandemic had already affected her technology business, Blue Symphony, […]
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On the Move: Abel Frederic
Abel Frederic, J.D., has been named executive director of development for Envision, Wichita. He will be responsible for developing and administering short- and long-range development plans to raise funds supporting […]
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On the Move: Olivia Black
Olivia Black is one of 13 students at the University of Kansas School of Law chosen as Dean’s Fellows for 2020-21, who mentor first-year law students. She is a second-year […]
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On the Move: Lisa Ray
Lisa Ray has received Park University’s Marlowe Sherwood Memorial Service Award in recognition of volunteer service to community and/or civic organizations. She is a 2013 Park graduate and is Manufacturing […]
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Ex-County Prosecutor Set for Disciplinary Hearing in Kidd Case
• The prosecutor for the Missouri case of Ricky Kidd, who was exonerated, and the Kansas case of Albert Wilson, who many feel was railroaded, is set for a disciplinary hearing early […]
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Wichita’s Recent Gang Violence Prompts Community Street Team
The streets of Wichita have been dangerous in the past few weeks. There have been daily shootings, most of them happening in Wichita’s northeast urban core. A number of the […]
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Congressional Black Caucus Unveils Jobs and Justice Act 2020
This week, members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), unveiled the second edition of the Jobs and Justice Act. The comprehensive legislation developed by the Congressional Black Caucus is aimed […]
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The National Eviction Moratorium: What You Need to Know
•The Centers for Disease Control has issued a national eviction moratorium through the end of 2020. Here’s what you need to know if you want to use the program to […]