“go to minority neighborhoods to write tickets”
Edward Williams, a former Kansas City Police Department traffic officer
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PUT THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENADAR
Wednesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 8 – March 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Racism is a Public Health Crisis Engagement Sessions, location changes each session. Join the Unified Government Public Health Dept. for the goal of gathering community feedback and support, to advocate for a UG budget that adequately funds programs, policies, and initiatives to address systemic racism in Wyandotte County. Facilitated by community organizer and activist Dr. Caleb Stephens. FREE transportation RSVP two business days ahead of the event. FREE on-site childcare and FREE dinner for all attendees. First four dates and locations: Feb. 8, Quindaro Community Center, Feb. 9, Bethany Community Center, Feb. 15, Beatrice L. Lee Gym and Feb. 16, Eisenhower Middle School. https://bit.ly/3Jr2FA0.
Thu, Mar. 30, 8:30 – 10:30 am: “Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation”, Evergy 1200 Main St. This year’s honorees include; Jy Maze, Maze Freight Solutions; Dominique Shannon, KDOT Bridge Evaluation and Management Engineer; Davonna Moore, Freight Discipline Leader CDM-Smith; Terry Barr-Moore Chief of Staff KCATA. By Conference of Minority Transportation Officials Kansas City Chapter Cost $15+ http://bit.ly/3ZUkrRX
Thur. Mar. 30, 11:45 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., Difference Maker 65th Award Luncheon, Join Starlight Theater, We are excited to announce our Difference Makers – Melissa Robinson, Third District City Councilwoman and President of the Black Health Care Coalition; and Shawn Rochester, author of The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America. By The Urban League of Greater Kansas City. COST $100 .http://bit.ly/3lAbgHl
Thu, Mar. 30, , 8 – 11 pm: Julia Haile Quartet, The Ship OG Ship Room – Enter from the back alley 1217 Union Ave. Julia Haile is an exciting vocalist writing and performing original music while currently based in the Midwest. With a powerful, soulful and dynamic instrument, Haile has stood out for her honey coated tone, passion and stage presence. Featuring: Chris Hazelton, Nick Howell, and John Kilizarmut Cost $10. http://bit.ly/3FfCoC4
Thu, Mar. 30, 6 – 8 pm: City Council Candidate Forum, University Academy 6801 Holmes Rd. Join Future Votes KC for an entirely student-led City Council Candidate Forum, with the candidates-at-large for Districts 3, 4, 5, and 6. FREE Register http://bit.ly/3TeLO6E
Fri, Mar. 31, 5:30 – 7:30 pm: Pop Stars! Opening Reception at 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City, 219 W 9th St. Introductory remarks by Chief Curator Alice Gray Stites will be followed by a special presentation by featured artist Deborah Roberts. Join us in raising a glass to Deborah Roberts and the 50 other artists whose work will be on view. FREE
Sat., Apr. 1, 8 pm: SFJazz Collective Live at the Gem, 1615 E 18th. Jammin’ at the Gem is back by popular demand with a full season of national Grammy-award winning headliners
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