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:
- Efforts continue in restoration of 31st & Prospect in KCMO
- Historic funding approval for Parade Park
- The Links host Black Family Wellness Expo
- KC Black Repertory Theatre to feature “Mahalia” starring Mia Ramsey
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which singer is remembered as the ‘queen of jazz’?
A. Nina Simone B. Aretha Franklin C. Ella Fitzgerald D. Etta James
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
Operation Safe Passage Adds to Effort to Improve Conditions at 31st and Prospect
The ongoing effort to improve conditions at 31st and Prospect in Kansas City, MO continues with the implementation of Operation Safe Passage.
What is Operation Safe Passage?
COMMUNITY
City Council Approves Historic Funding for Parade Park
The KC City Council has approved an ordinance that will provide developers the funding needed to complete phase one of Parade Park’s $300 million redevelopment. The funding represents one of the largest investments in affordable housing on Kansas City’s east side.
Learn more about this huge development
A MESSAGE FROM THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION
WELLNESS
Area Links Participating With National Black Family Wellness Expos
Across the country, Links chapters are holding community health expos in March, most of them being held on March 15 including Kansas City! The event aims to address health disparities within African-American communities by providing vital health education, screenings, and resources.
Get event details and location
ENTERTAINMENT
KC Black Rep Resurrects Mahalia Jackson’s Gospel Legacy
A voice that moved millions—alongside Martin Luther King—will resound again as Mia Ramsey channels the Queen of Gospel Mahalia Jackson at The Black Box Theater starting March 20.
See show dates and ticket info
Kansas City’s suspended city manager has a history of controversies. KC Manager Brian Platt was suspended with pay last week, after a jury ordered the city to pay more than $900,000 to its former communications director. (KCUR)
Trump ends deportation protection for 500,000 Haitians. This comes despite deteriorating conditions in the Caribbean country, with gangs controlling about 85% of the capital. (BBC)
KC Chiefs leading receiver Xavier Worthy arrested on assault charge in Texas. Worthy was arrested on a domestic assault charge involving a domestic dispute in Georgetown, Texas. (UPI)
Trivia Answer: C. Ella Fitzgerald. Celebrated as the “Queen of Jazz,” Ella Fitzgerald became the first African American woman to win a Grammy in 1958.
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