Happy Monday!
We hope you enjoyed the weekend. Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of KC.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Cult members have been sentenced for minor exploitation
- KCK will have a female mayor for the second time in the city’s history
- KC Melting Pot Theatre welcomes in new leadership
- President Trump orders takeover of Washington D.C. by National Guard
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who was known as the “High Priestess of Soul”?
A. Billie Holiday B. Nina Simone C. Ella Fitzgerald D. Diana Ross
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
Kansas City-Based Cult Members Sentenced for Forcing Minors into Years of Unpaid Labor
Six former high-ranking members of the Kansas City-based cult United Nation of Islam (UNOI) have been sentenced for their roles in a forced labor conspiracy that victimized multiple children.
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
Kansas City, KS, Will Have a Female Mayor
Kansas City, KS, residents advanced two women in the primary race for mayor, guaranteeing the city only its second female elected mayor in history.
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NATIONAL NEWS
Trump Calls for Immediate Takeover of Washington D.C. Police
President Donald Trump is promising new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington, prompting the city’s mayor to voice concerns about the potential use of the National Guard to patrol the streets in the nation’s capital.
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ARTS & CULTURE
KC Melting Pot Theatre Ushers in Bold Leadership and Powerful 2025–2026 Season
KC Melting Pot Theatre (KCMPT), Kansas City’s premier Black theatre company, is beginning a new chapter with a bold leadership structure and a powerful upcoming season exploring Reckoning, Reflection & Resilience.
Get Out This Week In Kansas City:
COMEDY: KC Comedy Hub Presents: The POC M-I-C. The ONLY comedy open mic in KC exclusively for people of color held every Monday. (Aug 11, 7p.m.)
EMPOWERMENT: Coffee With Champions Summer Series. Hear inspiring stories and practical advice from local champions who help everyday people thrive and feel empowered. (Aug 15, 8:30a.m.)
POLITICS: The Future of the Democratic Party. Join American Public Square for a conversation with former co-vice chair of the DNC and Leaders We Deserve PAC founder David Hogg. (Aug 15, 5:30p.m.)
See more Kansas City events on our new online calendar!
Pennsylvania steel factory explosion traps people in rubble, rescue operation underway. The explosion occurred today at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works in Clairton, PA. (NBC)
Kansas deputy killed in a line of duty will be laid to rest today. The funeral of Sheriff Elijah Ming who was killed in the line of duty late last month will be held in Kansas City. (KAKE)
Trivia Answer: B. Nina Simone. Nina Simone was known as the “High Priestess of Soul”. She was a singer, pianist, songwriter, and civil rights activist, whose music blended genres like jazz, gospel, blues, folk, pop, and classical.
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