Friends, family, fellow classmates, executive directors of sister organizations, community partners, faith community, government dignitaries , funders, members of the board and staff gathered, Fri., June 28, to celebrate the […]
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Don’t Miss New Sculpture at KC’s Revived Linwood Shopping Center
The installation “Phoenix Rising Out of the Ashes” is surrounded by brown plaques that tell the history of African Americans in Kansas City. A few years ago, the intersection of […]
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R Kelly Arrested on Federal Charges in Wake of TV Show
Singer R. Kelly, already facing sexual abuse charges brought by Illinois prosecutors, was arrested in Chicago on sweeping federal indictments that accuse him and members of his entourage of recruiting […]
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40 Acres and a Mule: New Interest for Reparations, an Old Idea
After decades of languishing as something of a fringe idea, the topic of reparations has caught at least a little bit of steam. Candidates for president are talking about it, […]
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Alabama Unborn-Baby Shooting Opens Strange Legal Situation
An Alabama district attorney’s office hasn’t decided whether to prosecute a woman indicted for manslaughter after her unborn child died when she was shot during a fight. Marshae Jones was […]
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Ancestor Research Leads Woman to Break Ground with Daughters of American Revolution
When Wilhelmena Rhodes Kelly hit a roadblock while researching her family history, a chance encounter at a conference with members of the Daughters of the American Revolution got her the […]
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BET Awards Honor Mary J. Blige, Nipsey Hussle, Tyler Perry
The 2019 BET Awards featured a number of contemporary pop and rap stars who are dominating the charts, from Cardi B to Lil Nas X. But the show belonged to […]
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Wichita: Free Rides and Recreation From the City This Summer
Summer is finally here and the City of Wichita is offering FREE pool days, meals & more to help add to your summer fun. Wichita Transit: Transit is offering residents […]