October 24, 2016- Topeka is ranked 15th today for the least expensive gas price average in the metro areas around the nation. Wichita is 22nd and Lawrence is 28th nationally. Kansas overall, is the […]
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Wichita NAACP Honors 15 Community Leaders
The 97th Annual Wichita Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet was held Sat., Oct. 8, at the Wichita Marriott. Kevin Myles, the NAACP Southeastern Regional Field Director, was the keynote speaker. […]
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Enjoy Safe Halloween Family Fun at these Family Events
Here are few activities we suggest as safe, fun and family friendly activities to enjoy this Halloween season. Sat., Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m. “Scary Stories Told in the Dark” Sponsored […]
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Party Time 10/20/16
The Nathan Williams Quintet and Kirby’s Beer Store Small, but very quaint and sweet venue by the name of Kirby’s Beer Store, located off 17th and Grove, held one of […]
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What is Multiple Myeloma?
Here is another disease that disproportionately affects African Americans. Mother Gilkey, Annie Works, and Augusta Gooch are just three in our community lost to Multiple Myeloma, the second most prevalent […]
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A Quiet Yet Organizied Revolt is Taking Place Inside Prisons
On Sept. 9, the anniversary of a 1971 strike at Attica prison, there was a coordinated strike and protest in an attempt to bring attention to inhumane living condition, illegal […]
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“The Birth of a Nation” Fizzles at the Box Office its First Weekend
The Birth Of A Nation opened in 2,100 movie theaters spanning the country over the weekend (Oct 7). Many expected the Sundance Festival standout film to gross more than 10 million […]
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Party Time 10/06/2016
2 Chainz and the Bum Rush From the parking lot, to the front door of the Cotillion Ballroom, there were people coming out in droves to party with Mr. “El […]
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KBLC Council Adopts 2017 Legislative Platform
African-American leaders from across the state gathered in Junction City on Sat., Oct. 1 and adopted their 2017 legislative agenda reflecting the issues and concerns of Kansas’ African-American community. Under […]