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Dawn Michelle Hunt and Nelson Wells, Jr have been imprisoned in China since 2014 after being convicted on seperate drug smuggling charges both of their families strongly dispute.

Families Hope Trump-China Summit Could Free Two Americans Held More Than A Decade

by Bonita, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

young boy in bed at night online surfing instead of sleeping.

It Doesn’t Take Much: How AI Nudging Influences Adults — And Children — In Just Minutes a Day

by Bonita, Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

A rider hangs on during bull riding action at the historic Boley Rodeo, held every Memorial Day weekend in Boley, Oklahoma. The nationally known event is helping draw renewed attention and investment to one of America’s historic Black towns.

Boley Rodeo Fuels Revival in One of America’s Historic Black Towns

by Bonita, Editor-in-Chief and Community Voice editor in chief May 7, 2026May 9, 2026

Members of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus stand during a press conference at the Missouri Capitol. Advocates say the Supreme Court’s new voting rights ruling could eventually affect Black political representation not only in Congress, but also in state legislatures and local governments across the country.

Voting Rights Ruling Could Reshape Political Power From Congress to City Hall

by The VOICE News Service May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

The current justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, where a 6-3 conservative majority is at the center of growing political debate following a new voting rights ruling.

Democrats Renew Calls for US Supreme Court Overhaul After Voting Rights Decision

by Missouri Independent May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Image of KCKPS scholarship recipients pose with ceremonial checks during the Spring 2026 Scholarship Reception, where 39 students were awarded a combined $128,000 to support their college journeys.

KCKPS Students Awarded $128K in Scholarships, Laptops at Spring Reception

by The VOICE News Service May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Image of a Black contractor works on a job site

Trump EO to End DEI in Federal Contracts; Black Contractors File Suit

by Bonita, Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

may day strong t includes clenched fist -- i.e. Black power, but in colors signifying multiple races.

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May Day Protests Push Workers-First Agenda Across Kansas and Missouri

by Bonita, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2026April 28, 2026

Image of U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Florida Lawmaker Steps Down As Ethics Case Intensifies

by Associate Press April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Image of Two women comfort each other

Killings Renew Urgency Around Domestic Violence in Black Communities

by Associate Press April 22, 2026April 22, 2026