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We hope you’ve had your coffee and you’re ready to dive into the week’s most exciting news. Let’s get into the headlines.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Ben Crump Delivered the Hope I Needed
- The forgotten development force behind THE 18th & Vine District.
- Kansas City honors Alvin Brooks’ remarkable legacy of leadership and service.
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who became the first African-American billionaire?
A. Dr. Dre B. Magic Johnson C. Robert L. Johnson D. Michael Jackson
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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JUSTICE
At Brown v. Board Celebration, Ben Crump Delivered the Hope I Needed
Seventy-two years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision changed America, civil rights attorney Ben Crump says the fight for equality is far from over.
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
KC Honors Black Economic Union as Summit Revives Focus on “Green Power”
The Black Economic Union was honored by Kansas City leaders this month, but many residents may not realize just how deeply the organization shaped redevelopment in the urban core.
From 18th & Vine to affordable housing and community development, BEU’s impact stretches back nearly 60 years — and leaders hope a new investment push can continue that work.
KANSAS CITY NEWS
Kansas City Celebrates Alvin Brooks’ Legacy at 94th Birthday Tribute
Community leaders, family members, and residents gathered to celebrate Alvin Brooks’ 94th birthday and decades of leadership in Kansas City as a police officer, elected official, and community advocate.
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Get Out This Week In Kansas City:
FASHION: Passport To International Fashion | Opening Night Gala. Kick off HIFW Season 6 with an unforgettable opening night celebrating global fashion, culture, and creative expression! The journey begins. (May 20, 6p.m-9:30p.m.)
STORYTELLING: Genesis: Creative, Story Telling & Bold Beginnings – Thursday Night Theme. Genesis is a cinematic runway experience marking the birth of bold ideas, visionary storytelling, and fearless creativity. (May 21 6p.m-9:30p.m)
BREAKFAST: Breakfast with Inspiration: Elevated KC leadership experience with Dr. Burns-Wallace. Insight, connection, and purpose-driven growth.. (May 22, 8:30a.m.-10a.m.)
MUSIC: Live Music Fridays. Enjoy an evening of live music featuring local artists on Fridays at Kansas City’s Premier Social Club located in Historic Wonder Building. (May 22, 8p.m.-11p.m.)
See more Kansas City events on our new online calendar!
Meet the Spelman Seven crossing the stage as valedictorians together. Seven Valedictorians make history together.
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Rep. Thomas Massie confronts the full force of Trump’s wrath in a Republican primary. The Kentucky Republican has emerged as perhaps the president’s most critical primary target after bucking him on issues ranging from budget legislation to the Epstein files.(NBC)
Nashville HBCU Fisk University Launches $900M Campus Transformation — With a Data Center. A $900 million plan to remake the historically Black university’s North Nashville campus (AP)
Trivia Answer: C. Robert L. Johnson. Johnson left NCTA in 1979 to create Black Entertainment Television, the first cable television network aimed at black Americans. When the network launched in 1980, it only aired for two hours on Friday night. BET first turned a profit in 1985 and it became the first black-controlled company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1991. In 1998, Johnson and Liberty Media bought all outstanding shares of the company. This purchase gave Johnson 42% of the company. Viacom acquired BET in 2001 for a reported $3 billion; Johnson earned over $1 billion from the sale, making him the first black American billionaire. He remained BET CEO until 2006.
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