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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:
- The groove behind generations of hits has passed
- Missouri Hemp Crackdown: Delta-8 Sales May Shift To Dispensaries
- Michael Jackson film opens with big expectations
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which African American technology giant held three of IBM’s original nine PC patents, including the color monitor and the first gigahertz chip?
A. Jerry Lawson B. Dr. Shirley Jackson C. Mark Dean D. John Henry Thompson
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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ENTERTAINMENT OBITURARY
James Gadson, Kansas City-Born Drummer Who Defined The Groove, Dies At 86
James Gadson’s drumming powered some of the biggest hits in music history—but it was his groove that made him legendary. The Kansas City native’s influence still echoes across generations.
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MISSOURI STATE NEWS
Missouri Missouri Hemp Crackdown Tied to Federal Law, Could Shift Sales to Dispensaries
After years of struggles, Washington High looks to turn resilience and returning talent into the school’s first playoff win in decades.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Michael Jackson Film Arrives With Big Expectations — And Bigger Questions
The long-awaited Michael Jackson film arrives this weekend with major expectations and strong early buzz. But questions about how his story is told are just as big as the box office projections.
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Get Out This Week In Kansas City:
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Jazz Thursday: Amber “Flutienastiness” Underwood (free show). (April 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Jim Clyburn, The First Eight in Kansas City. This event takes place at the Historic Paseo YMCA and includes a talk from the author and an opportunity to get your book signed. (April 24 @ 11:45 am – 1:30 pm)
COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Kick-Off Party | Red Bull Dance Your Style Midwest USA Qualifier. Join in for the hottest line dances, great exercise, energy and fun. (April 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.)
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP: WYANDOTTE COUNTY ETHNIC FESTIVAL (April 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.)
See more Kansas City events on our new online calendar!
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car. Singer D4vd has been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl who authorities say was found dismembered in his Tesla last year. (AP)
Lousiana Community is Struggling to Understand After Man Kills Eight Children A stunned Louisiana city struggled to come to grips Monday with the massacre of eight children carried out by a father who was separating from his wife (AP)
Trivia Answer: C. Mark Dean. Dr. Mark Dean started working at IBM in 1980 and was instrumental in the invention of the Personal Computer (PC). He holds three of IBM’s original nine PC patents and currently holds more than 20 total patents. The famous African-American inventor never thought the work he was doing would end up being so useful to the world, but he has helped IBM make instrumental changes in areas ranging from the research and application of systems technology circuits to operating environments. One of his most recent computer inventions occurred while leading the team that produced the 1-Gigahertz chip, which contains one million transistors and has nearly limitless potential.
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