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We hope you’re ready to dive into the week’s most exciting news. Let’s get into the headlines.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- UN resolution urges reparations for slavery’s ‘historical wrongs’
- A New Strategy To Stop Domestic Violence Earlier In KC
- Prospect grocery operator eyes second struggling store
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which famous Negro League baseball player and Kansas City Monarchs star became the first Black scout in Major League Baseball?
A. Buck O’Neil. B. Jackie Robinson C. Satchel Paige D. James “Cool Papa” Bell
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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NATIONAL NEWS
In First-Of-Its-Kind Vote, U.N. Condemns Slavery And Calls For Reparations
A historic vote at the United Nations General Assembly is reigniting a global debate over how the world confronts one of humanity’s darkest chapters. While the measure carries no legal force, its bold language is already exposing deep divides—and raising new questions about what justice could look like.
A MESSAGE FROM THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION
KANSAS CITY NEWS
Kansas City Launches New Strategy To Stop Domestic Violence Before It Turns Deadly
One in three Kansas City homicides is now tied to domestic violence — a sharp increase that’s driving a new response from city leaders.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
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CULTURE
New Operator Of Prospect Grocery Eyes Second Store In KCK
The operator behind the new Prospect grocery store is now working to reopen the former Merc location in Kansas City, Kansas. What makes him think this approach will succeed where others haven’t?
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Get Out This Week In Kansas City:
COMMUNITY: Mayor’s Annual Community Prayer: Come together in person to experience unity and hope at this special gathering “One County. One Voice.” Themed: Love Thy Neighbor. (April 1 7:30am-9:00am)
BUSINESS: KC MO Job Fair + Motivational Speakert. learn about local job opportunities, ask your questions, and then apply! (April 1 11:15am-3:00pm)
SENORS:: Eight District Senior Resource Fair, Kansas City, KS . at the Eisenhower Recreation Center! This is your chance to voice your concerns, ask questions, and connect with others in the community. Learn more about various programs and services – including filing your senior tax rebate. (April 9, 9 -11am)
See more Kansas City events on our new online calendar!
The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Wednesday over whether Trump’s order, signed on Jan. 20, 2025, his first day back in office, comports with the post-Civil War 14th Amendment (AP)
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say Hundreds of U.S. Special Operations Forces, including Navy SEALs and Army Rangers, are now in the Middle East, as well as thousands of Marines and Army paratroopers, according to sources familiar with the deployments. .(CBS)
Trivia Answer:
A. Buck O’Neil. Buck O’Neil played, managed, coached, scouted and served as an executive for nearly eight decades
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