The annul Race, Place and Diversity Award, presented by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA) is proud to present to two extraordinary recipients: U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Ms. […]
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In Bipartisan Effort, Governor Kelly and Wichita District Attorney Marc Bennett Address Criminal Justice Reform
Facing a state budget shortfall and a unique opportunity to address recent prison population growth, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission—led by Sedgwick County District Attorney […]
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Breonna Taylor Case Finally Headed To Grand Jury
Six months after the night Breonna Taylor’s life was taken, Kentucky attorney general, Daniel Cameron, is preparing to present evidence following Breonna Taylor’s killing to a grand jury. A grand […]
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Eleventh Circuit Affirms Wealth-Based Barriers to Voting in Florida
In federal appeals court, the case, Jones v. DeSantis, upheld a Florida law that created wealth-based hurdles to voting. The decision denies voting rights to hundreds of thousands of people […]
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Can Democrats Retake Senate?
Just 50 days until the election and Democrats are gaining in optimism about their chances of retaking the Senate. President Trump is the decided underdog against former Vice President Joe […]
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Lawmakers Back From Break: Still Trillons Apart on Stimulus Bills
The Senate was back from its summer break on Sept. 7, and the House returns on Sept. 14, with reaching an agreement on a coronavirus relief package the top priority […]
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In a Growing Industry, Black Pilots of America Works to Expose Black Youth to Aviation
Did you know you can own your own plane and fly it almost anywhere you want? A lot of people don’t realize that you can if you have a private […]
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New Kansas City Flight Academy Hopes to Diversify Aviation Industry
By the time he graduates high school in May, Christopher Gray, 17, should already have his private pilot’s license. Fascinated by planes and flying his whole life, Gray is fulfilling […]
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Black Hat Society Marks 23rd Marcus Garvey Celebration
In honor of Marcus M. Garvey, Kansas City’s Black Hat Society held its 23rd annual Family Day Celebration on Aug. 30. Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African […]
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September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Marrow Treatment Donors Needed
Sickle Cell warrior Tahir “StayFresh” Ali of Atlanta, GA, visits the hospital twice monthly for blood transfusions to reduce complications from sickle cell disease, and manage his potential risk of […]