Happy Monday, Kansas City!
We hope you enjoyed the weekend. Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of KC.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Missouri is waiting for Gov. Mike Kehoe to make a decision
- Kansas Black Leadership Council Brunch series is back
- Trump’s global reputation is plummeting
- NAACP rejects president for the first time
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which jazz trumpeter and vocalist co-wrote Strange Fruit, a haunting protest song against lynching?
A. Louis Armstrong B. Billie Holiday C. Duke Ellington D. Esperanza Spalding
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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MISSOURI STATE NEWS
Bill Banning Race-based Hair Discrimination Awaits Missouri Governor
Missouri could soon join 27 states with laws protecting natural hair textures, though the anti-discrimination provisions only apply to educational settings.
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COMMUNITY
Kansas Black Leadership Council Brunch Series Returns
The Kansas Black Leadership Council is back with their leadership brunch series. The brunches include engaging leadership discussions, inspirational speakers, networking opportunities and a brunch buffet.
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NATIONAL NEWS
‘Arrogant, Dangerous, Dishonest’: Trump’s Global Image Tanks as U.S. Reputation Plummets
A blistering new Pew Research Center survey reveals that much of the world sees him as a dangerous and arrogant leader unfit to handle global challenges—and it’s
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NEWS
NAACP Refuses to Invite President for First Time in 116 Years
For the first time ever, the NAACP is shutting the door on a sitting president—calling Trump a direct threat to civil rights. Donald Trump will not be invited to the NAACP’s national convention next month, making him the first sitting president in the organization’s 116-year history to be excluded.
Iran launches missiles at US military base in Qatar in retaliation for American bombing. U.S. officials reported no casualties. (CNN)
Food recs: Kansas City’s best fried chicken, wings and more. Here’s where to find the tastiest broilers, fryers, and roasters in the metro. (KCUR)
💡 Trivia Answer: B. Billie Holiday. Billie Holiday, the jazz singer and trumpeter, sang “Strange Fruit,” a powerful protest song against lynching. The song, written by Abel Meeropol, depicts the gruesome reality of lynching in the American South, comparing the victims to “strange fruit” hanging from trees.
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