Happy Monday, Kansas City!
We hope your weekend was great and your Monday will be even better. Let’s kick off this fresh week with news coming out of KC.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- A historic new city law adds a new protected class of citizens
- Parade Park Homes receives $15M federal grant
- Recap of SCLC King Holiday Celebration honoring Cameron Lamb
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
KC Bans Discrimination Against People with Criminal Records
The measure passed the City Council with a 9-3 vote, making Kansas City only the second major U.S. city after Atlanta to designate formerly incarcerated individuals as a protected class.
Question: Which female athlete scored 47 points in a NCAA basketball championship game?
A. Maya Moore
B. Sheryl Swoopes
C. Lisa Leslie
D. Cheryl Miller
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
BUSINESS
Parade Park Home Redevelopment Project Receives $15.5M Federal Grant
Parade Park Homes—formerly the nation’s oldest Black-owned housing cooperative—will receive $15.5 million in federal funding to support its $275 million transformation, marking a critical step in preserving affordable housing in Kansas City’s historic Jazz District.
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
SCLC King Mass Celebration Honors Lamb Family
The family of Cameron Lamb received special recognition at the annual King Holiday Mass Celebration sponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City. The event was held at St. James United Methodist Church.
See more photos from the event
A MESSAGE FROM KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE
Dive into the heartwarming and thought-provoking world of Broke-ology by Nathan Louis Jackson, a poignant play that explores the complexities of family, sacrifice, and resilience.
Beyond the Gates: New Soap Opera is Ready to Showcase ‘Different Side of the Black Experience
Trump Doesn’t Only Want to End DEI. He’s Also Voiding a Civil Rights-Era Anti-Discrimination Rule.
Mayor Lucas Appoints Director of Public Safety, Additional Senior Staff
‘Unprecedented’ TB outbreak recorded in Kansas with nearly 70 cases recorded. Currently, Kansas has the largest outbreak that they’ve ever had in history. (Independent)
Trump officials pause health agencies’ communications, citing review. The agencies are charged with making decisions that touch the lives of every American. (Washington Post)
American Airlines faces customer service and racial discrimination allegations, sparking policy reforms and legal challenges. Passenger experiences highlight systemic issues. (AFRO News)
Trivia Answer: B. Sheryl Swoopes. Sheryl Swoopes owns the record for most points in an NCAA championship game. Swoopes scored 47 points to lead Texas Tech to the 1993 title. Swoopes is the only player to score 40 points in an NCAA championship game but three players have scored 30-plus points with a national title on the line.
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