Because of another “shift and pivot” brought on by the pandemic, Kansas City residents will be able to enjoy a first-of-its-kind exhibit at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. When the […]
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Council Passes Legislation to Reallocate Portion of KCPD’s Budget
City council passed a legislative package yesterday that Mayor Quinton Lucas said would increase accountability for the Kansas City Police Department. The legislative package will reallocate a portion of KCPD’s […]
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Mayor Introduces Legislation to Reallocate Portion of KCPD Budget to Increase Accountability
Mayor Quinton Lucas introduced a legislative package today that he said would increase accountability for the Kansas City Police Department, enhance police-community relations and prevent violent crime. “Doing the same […]
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Comedy legend Paul Mooney passes at 79
Longtime comedian, writer and actor Paul Mooney has died apparently due to a heart attack. He was 79. Mooney is best known for his long stint writing for Richard Pryor, […]
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Nina Parker Becomes First Black Woman to Partner With Macy’s on Plus-Size Clothing Line
Partnering with Macy’s, E! host Nina Parker released an expanded-sizing clothing line with a focus on elevated basics and summer silhouettes in plus-only sizes. With its release, the Nina Parker […]
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Tyrone Garner Announces Campaign for WyCo Mayor
Retired Kansas City, Kansas Police Department Deputy Chief Tyrone Garner has announced his run for mayor of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County. He’ll take on current first-term WYCO Mayor […]
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U.S. police forces struggle to recruit Black officers
Michael Brown is a former Maryland police officer who now works for a company that trains law enforcement officials. He is also one of 12 minority officers who filed a […]
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Stark Racial Disparities Persist in Vaccinations, State-Level CDC Data Shows
Black Americans’ COVID-19 vaccination rates are still lagging months into the nation’s campaign, while Hispanics are closing the gap and Native Americans show the highest rates overall, according to federal […]
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KFB’s End Hunger campaign now offers grant funding for hunger projects in local communities
With the help of generous donations from Farm Bureau members in Kansas and Farm Bureau Financial Services agents, Kansas Farm Bureau’s End Hunger campaign donated nearly $100,000 to food banks […]