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:
- Massive funding is heading to complete KC projects
- Kansas City participates in “Good Trouble Lives On”
- DOJ considers 1-day sentence for officer in Breonna Taylor conviction
- How to pass rental credit checks
💡 Black Trivia Question: After the departure of Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, and Ralph Tresvant, the remaining members of New Edition formed what R&B and hip hop group in 1989?
A. LSG B. Boys II Men C. BBD D. Soul For Real
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
These 15 KCMO Projects Just Got a $19M+ Funding From CCED Sales Tax
Thanks to the most recent round of investments from the Central City Economic Development Fund sales tax, more than $19 million in funding will give 15 Kansas City projects a big boost in the city’s 3rd and 5th districts.
A MESSAGE FROM THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION
COMMUNITY
Good Trouble Continues: KC Joins Nationwide Day of Action
Hundreds gathered at Swope Park’s Bandstand to remember John Lewis on the fifth anniversary of his passing and push Congress to pass voting rights legislation in his name.
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ARTS & CULTURE
Black Creatives Set to Shine at KC Fringe Festival 2025
The KC Fringe Festival, the largest celebration of arts and culture in the Kansas City area, is still running for its 21st season now through July 27. See how the city is celebrating its art culture.
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We’ve created one place for you to see events happening around Wichita and the entire state. Check out The Link Up today, our new online calendar!
PERSONAL FINANCE
How to Pass a Rental Credit Check Successfully
With such a competitive rental market to contend with, it can be difficult for applicants with bad credit to find housing. If you’re worried, bad credit history doesn’t mean the end of the road.
NATIONAL NEWS
DOJ Request 1-Day Sentence for Officer Convicted in Breonna Taylor Case
The Department of Justice has suggested a one-day sentence for former Louisville police officer Brett Hankinson. In November, he was found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights after she was fatally shot during a March 2020 police raid.
Get Out This Week In Kansas City:
ELECTION: Mayoral Candidate Forum. Come join in at Memorial Hall for an exciting evening where you can meet the candidates running for mayor in KCK. (July 23, 6p.m.)
MIXER: Jambeeree. Hosted by On the Rocks Gourmet Jams and Vine Street Brewing CO, this boozy bash brings together bold flavors, craft beer, music, and good vibes in the heart of Kansas City. (July 25, 5p.m.)
MUSIC: Big Bad Blues Night w/ Chicago Beau. Expect an explosive night of folks coming together to celebrate the deeply rooted history of Blues with an exciting rhythmic performance. (July 26, 7p.m.)
See more Kansas City events on our new online calendar
Microsoft SharePoint under ‘active exploitation,’ Homeland Security’s CISA says. According to a Microsoft customer guidance blog post, “Microsoft is aware of active attacks targeting on-premises SharePoint Server customers by exploiting vulnerabilities partially addressed by the July Security Update.” (ABC)
Harvard in court over $2.6 billion lawsuit against Trump administration’. If U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs decides in the university’s favor, the ruling would reverse a series of funding freezes. (AP News)
Trivia Answer: C. BBD. After Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, and Ralph Tresvant left New Edition, the remaining members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe formed the group Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD) in 1989. They released their debut album, “Poison,” in 1990, which became a major success.
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