MANHATTAN, Kan. – Matthew McKernan thinks he has just the remedy for gardeners to combat the effects of the recent winter blast across Kansas and the Midwest. “After a couple […]
Posted inNews
Rep. Al Green, NAACP Demand Houston’s ‘Negrohead Lake’ to be Renamed
Green is advocating for the name of the lake to be named after Henry Doyle, the first Black man to apply to the Texas State University for Negroes A lawmaker […]
Posted inLifestyle
Critical Conversations Series
The death of George Floyd has sparked a global movement denouncing the racism that permeates much of our lives. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive environment where […]
Posted inLifestyle
KU Will Offer Virtual Career & Internship Expo On Feb. 17
LAWRENCE — The University Career Center is hosting its annual Career & Internship Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. This virtual event will feature more than […]
Posted inJustice
Local Newspaper Wins Lawsuit Over Release of Police Videos
A local newspaper can have access to videos shot by Wichita Police body cameras in two high-profile incidents, a judge ruled last week. The ruling came more than three years […]
Posted inKansas State News
Bill Would Require The Full Reopening of Kansas Schools in March
Kansas schools would be required to offer full, in-person instruction starting March 26 under a bill that was introduced Friday. Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson said in news release announcing […]
Posted inNews
Sens. Cory Booker, Raphael Warnock Introduce Bills To Help Minority Farmers
Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced separate bills to help Black farmers by closing equity gaps and improving diversity within food and agricultural policy and politics. […]
Posted inBlack History
Sen. Moran Introduce Congressional Gold Medal Bill for Black, All-Female World War II Battalion
TOPEKA — U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran introduced federal legislation to award the only Black, all-female battalion of the Women’s Army Corps to serve overseas during World War II with the […]
Posted inNews
Trump Avoids Impeachment for 2nd Time, Comes As No Surprise
His first impeachment trial centered on a phone call Americans never heard with the leader of a country very far away. The trial went on for two weeks of he-said-she-said. […]
Posted inBlack History
BHFOD 14: Ayo Handy-Kendi, Founder of Black Love Day
Ayo Handi-Kendi founded Black Love Day, a cultural celebration affirming Black love in 1993. In the midst of Black Lives Matter, the holiday — celebrated on Feb 13 — has […]