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In Today’s Newsletter:
- Nine founders compete. $60K awarded to top three.
- Crowded Primaries Could Decide Jackson County Races Early
- Why empowerment must go beyond election season
💡 Black Trivia Question: African Americans have served in every major U.S. conflict except for:
A. The Revolutionary War B. The Civil War C. World War I D. None of these are true
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
KC G.I.F.T. Pitch Competition Awards $60K To Local Entrepreneurs
Kansas City’s G.I.F.T. pitch competition awarded $60,000 to its top three winners after a six-week process that pushed nine entrepreneurs to refine their businesses.
But the biggest impact may be how those founders are now positioned to grow.
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
More Candidates, More Turnover — Jackson County Races Take Shape
Jackson County’s ballot is now set — but many races may be decided before November.
With crowded primaries and major turnover ahead, here’s who’s running and what to watch.
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NATIONAL NEWS
Black Voters Matter: Say This Moment Require More Than The Ballot
Black Voters Matter leaders say this moment demands more than showing up at the polls. Their message: empowerment must be built year-round — and it starts now.
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Get Out This Week In Kansas City:
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Fathers Matter 2 Session. Join us in person for real talk about why Fathers matter. (April 16)
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Racial Equity Roundtable: Asset-Based Framing. Join in for the hottest line dances, great exercise, energy and fun. (April 16)
BRUNCH: Women Empowerment Brunch – 1st Ladies edition. Ready to connect, inspire, and empower each other? This in-person brunch is all about celebrating strong women and building an amazing community. (April 18)
GUIDED TOUR: Uzazi Village’s Tour de Troost guided shuttle tour along the historic Troost corridor, where we’ll highlight and celebrate local Black-owned businesses while uplifting the importance of Black maternal health and wellness.(April 18)
NIGHT OUT: 9th Annual Black With a Splash of Color, Pete’s Place in Grandview (April 18)
See more Kansas City events on our new online calendar!
Democrats embrace DEI as ‘American values’ at National Action Network Ever since President Donald Trump started purging diversity initiatives last year, the letters “DEI” have faded from corporate boardrooms and Democratic stump speeches. (AP)
Trump post depicting him as Jesus was deleted from President Trump’s Truth Social account after it had received backlash from conservatives and Christians. (CBS NEWS)
South Africa’s Finance Minister landed in Washington this week for global economic talks, but he won’t be sitting at the G20 table. South Africa’s Finance Minister landed in Washington this week for global economic talks, but he won’t be sitting at the G20 table. He wasn’t invited. (MSN)
Trivia Answer: D. African Americans have served in every major U.S. conflict since the Revolutionary War, with over 180,000 serving in the Union Army. Key milestones include the Tuskegee Airmen (first Black military pilots), the 761st Tank Battalion (“Patton’s Panthers”), and the desegregation of the armed forces via Executive Order 9981 in 1948.
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