Happy Monday!
As a new week begins, we bring you the stories that matter most. Here’s what’s making news and moving our community forward this week.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Gossip haunted man falsely accused of Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting through final days
- The Kansas African American Museum marks 25 Years of recognizing trailblazers who inspire generations
- Claytoonz will be on pause while creator Clay Jones recovers from medical emergency
💡 Black Trivia Question: In the 1963 hit song, “Fingertips” and “Fingertips 1 & 2” by 13-year old Stevie Wonder, he’s playing his harmonica. But which Motown icon is playing the drums–in the background?
A. Berry Gordy B. David Ruffin C. Jermaine Jackson D. Marvin Gaye
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
Gossip Haunted Kansas Man’s Final Days After Missouri Officials Made False Claims
Gossip haunted Denton Loudermill Jr. in his last days when he was falsely accused in the 2024 shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs parade, leading to death threats and slander his family couldn’t escape.
A MESSAGE FROM DR. CARLOS PACHECO
ARTS & CULTURE
TKAAM Celebrates 25 Years of Trailblazers Honoring Black Excellence in Kansas
For 25 years, The Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM) has celebrated the individuals who have pushed boundaries, lifted their communities, and helped define the African American experience in Kansas and beyond. Through its Trailblazers program, TKAAM recognizes pioneers whose excellence and perseverance have paved the way for future generations.
A MESSAGE FROM THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION
NEWS
Claytoonz Will Be Gone For A While
We sadly announce that our popular cartoon Claytoonz will be gone for a while. In one of his last cartoons, Clay Jones spun his biting, left-leaning political satire on the new Trump implemented U.S. Immigration Exam.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
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Get Out This Week In Kansas City:
ENTERTAINMENT: Dracula. When the lines between predator and prey blur, the power of women’s strength rises from the shadows in this fearless adaptation of Bram Stoker’s iconic Dracula. (All month)
THEATER: Save Our Community. This symposium will serve as both a healing space and a think tank, where lived experiences meet strategic action. (Oct 31, 9am)
See more Kansas City events on our new online calendar!
SNAP benefits won’t go out Nov. 1. ‘The well has run dry,’ USDA says. SNAP, also known as food stamps, is a federal program that provides low-income families monthly benefits to afford healthy food. (USAT)
World’s oldest president, Paul Biya, wins Cameroon election at 92. Biya has led the central African nation since 1982, ruling longer than most citizens have been alive. (AP News)
Trivia Answer: D. Marvin Gaye. The drummer on Stevie Wonder’s 1963 hit “Fingertips” was the Motown icon Marvin Gaye. The track was recorded live, and Gaye is credited with playing the drums.
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