Good morning, Kansas City!
We hope you’re ready to dive into the week’s most exciting news. Let’s get into the headlines.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Court ruling may decide Kansas City’s congressional map
- Missouri vote could reshape the petition initiative process
- Westport lawsuit grows as new evidence brings national attention
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which Harlem Renaissance artist wrote “I, Too, Sing America”?
A. Zora Neil Hurston B. Claude McKay C. Countee Cullen D. Langston Hughes
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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MISSOURI STATE NEWS
Court Fight Could Decide Which Map Kansas City Votes Under
A court ruling could determine whether Kansas City votes under new or current congressional maps. The decision may shape the region’s political future.
MISSOURI STATE NEWS
Missouri Group Organizes a Vote to Protect Missouri’s Petition Power
Missouri voters may soon decide the future of the state’s petition initiative process. A new measure aims to protect how citizens put laws directly on the ballot.
Westport Discrimination Lawsuit Expands, Gains New National Attention
The Westport discrimination lawsuit is drawing renewed national attention after returning to Roland Martin’s show, where attorney Cecilia Brown discussed a third amended complaint filed in March. Brown says the case’s first appearance on the show in November 2025 helped bring forward new witnesses, recordings and evidence that strengthened the lawsuit.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
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A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
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Get Out This Week In Kansas City:
THEATRE: Don’t Touch My Hair. This electrifying play celebrates Black womanhood and self-discovery. (May 6, 8 a.m. and May 24 5 p.m.)
BUSINESS: When the Problem Is Not the Hire. The structure your business needs before your next hire. (May 7, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
COMMUNITY: Omega Cook OWT! Fish and Chicken Dinner Fundraiser! Support the Omega Psi Phi Cook Owt in Support of Mu Mu Chapter! Enjoy fried fish, grilled chicken, spaghetti and green beans. (May 8, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
GROUPS: The Greater KC Black History Study Group “Making & Preserving History” Monthly in person meeting with featured speakers. (May 16, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
See more Kansas City events on our new online calendar!
Congress ignores key deadline as Republicans ready ‘restraint’ on Trump’s war in Iran. Congress ignores key deadline as Republicans ready ‘restraint’ on Trump’s war in Iran. (FOX)
Cardi B Gives Big Girl’s Girl Energy as Megan Thee Stallion Takes Her Final Broadway Bow. The rapper proved once again she rides for the rap girlies, cheering Megan on at her final ‘Moulin Rouge!’ performance and praising her history-making stage moment. (BET)
Trump’s power of political retribution will be tested this week in Indiana primary. TA Trump-aligned dark money group funneled $1.5 million to an organization running TV ads against the incumbents in Indiana. And that ended up being just the beginning. (npr)
Trivia Answer: D. Langston Hughes. Langston Hughes (1901–1967) was a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance whose life and work profoundly impacted American literature and culture by elevating Black working-class lives, language, and culture—particularly jazz and blues—into high art. As a prolific poet, novelist, and playwright, his “realistic idealism” challenged racial injustice while advocating for international, cross-cultural understanding.
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