Sean Hannity, a host on Fox News, under a sign bearing its “Fair and Balanced” motto, in 2011.CreditErik S. Lesser for The New York Times Fox News is “Fair and […]
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The Health Status of African-American Men in the United States
There are 17.3 million African American men in the United States, representing 48% of all African Americans in the US. They tend to have some of the worse health indicators […]
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Let Dad Know You’re Concerned About His Health
June is Men’s Health Month! Men’s Health Month is celebrated with screenings, health fairs, and other health education and outreach activities. Make Prevention a Priority. Many health conditions can be […]
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Tight Lid on Tupac Movie in Theaters June 16
After years of delays, director changes and much controversy, Tupac Shakur biopic “All Eyez On Me” is heading to theaters June 16. Fans have had to wait for much more […]
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Larned Prison Adopts New Mission Preparing Young Offenders for Reentry
The Kansas Department of Corrections is modifying the mission of the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility (LCMHF). This summer, the facility will transition into a specialized program for offenders ages […]
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Juneteenth Across the State
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by […]
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National Convention Brings Quilting, Art, History and Culture to Lawrence
In the words of our President Trump, the National African American Quilt Convention is going to be “Huge.” In the words of the event organizer Marla Jackson, “they (Lawrence) have […]
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In the Business of Designer Handbags Michael Kors is Losing
Last month Michael Kors, once the be-all to end-all in designer handbags announced plans to close up to 125, or about 15% of its 827 stores this year as it […]
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Digging Deeper: What’s Up With the NAACP?
Let’s begin with what I believe are the facts. The NAACP is the largest and the oldest, the baddest and the boldest, the most loved and the most hated, the […]
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Lots of New faces File for Office Across Kansas
With the June 1 filing deadline past, the 2017 election season is on, with a surprising number of first time candidates and experienced elected officials seeking new positions. This is […]