Good morning, Kansas City!
We hope you had a fantastic weekend. Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of KC.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Ailey II showcases next generation of KC dancers
- Wyandotte primary elections are up next
- It’s Black Maternal Health Week, celebrate it in KC
💡 Black Trivia Question: How old was Tiger Woods when he played in his first PGA tour event?
A. 18 B. 14 C. 20 D. 16
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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ARTS & CULTURE
Ailey II Brings Next Generation of Dance to KC
Ailey II dancers will storm the historic Folly Theater April 25-26, bringing their raw talent and bold vision to a community that has embraced Alvin Ailey’s legacy for decades.
A MESSAGE FROM PLATFORM PROMOTIONS
ELECTIONS
Wyandotte Primaries Are Next Big Metro Elections
In Wyandotte County, one at-large seat and four district seats on the Board of Commissioners are up for election. In WYCO’s unique unified government, there is a combined position of CEO & mayor – and that seat is up for election.
Learn more about the candidates
A MESSAGE FROM THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION
KANSAS CITY EVENTS
Black Maternal Health Week Schedule of Events
April 11-17 commemorates National Black Maternal Health Week and Kanas City is participating in a big way! See this list of scheduled events to keep us informed on the dire issue.
Sharpton Calls for ‘March on Wall Street’ Sends Warning of Boycott to Pepsi. On Aug. 28, the anniversary of the March on Washington, NAN will take to Wall Street to send a message to the financial community (The Voice)
Gayle King launches to space on Blue Origin’s all-women flight. Blue Origin’s first all-women flight crew blasted off Monday on a journey 62 miles above Earth’s surface. (CBS)
Amid Trump’s Attacks on Smithsonian, Head of National Museum of African American History Steps Down. Kevin Young had led the groundbreaking Washington, D.C., institution since 2021. (The Voice)
Trivia Answer: D. 16 At just 16, Tiger Woods played at the 1992 Nissan Los Angeles Open. He received a sponsor’s exemption to compete and posted scores of 72 and 75, but missed the cut.
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