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Trump EO to End DEI in Federal Contracts; Black Contractors File Suit
Minority business groups say the order threatens decades of progress and fair access to government work.
President Donald Trump’s latest executive order targeting diversity, equity and inclusion in federal contracting is creating serious concern for Black-owned businesses that have long relied…
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Kansas Seeks $67.4M in Pandemic-Era Unemployment Repayments
More than 8,500 Kansans are receiving letters saying they were overpaid benefits, with nearly half owing more than $5,000.
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Fashionetta Returns With New Format, Continued Focus on Scholarships
Historic Wichita program back with changes, new venue, and expanded scholarship support. (Scroll down to see all participants photos)
Record Hall Of Fame Class Highlights Black Athletes From Wichita, KCK, Topeka And Beyond
Inductees Range From Negro Leagues Pioneers To Modern Pros With Deep Roots In Kansas Communities
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Florida Lawmaker Steps Down As Ethics Case Intensifies
Cherfilus-McCormick Leaves Office As Investigation And Criminal Charges Continue
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Fibroids Affect Most Women, But Black Women Face Greater Risk
New research highlights disparities, possible links to hair products and ongoing gaps in care
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Killings Renew Urgency Around Domestic Violence in Black Communities
High-Profile Cases Expose Disparities in Resources, Mental Health Access and Safety
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Key Court Hearing Could Expand Union Pacific Contamination Lawsuit
Residents Urged To Attend Hearing As Community Pushes For Accountability And Testing
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Michael Jackson Film Arrives With Big Expectations — And Bigger Questions
A $150 million film backed by the Jackson family arrives as theaters look for their next big draw.
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Congress Moves to Shut Down Intoxicating Hemp Market, Leaving Industry in Limbo
New federal law targets delta-8 and similar products after rapid, largely unregulated growth
Missouri Hemp Crackdown Tied to Federal Law, Could Shift Sales to Dispensaries
State bill would remove delta-8 products from store shelves, but future depends on federal changes
James Gadson, Kansas City-Born Drummer Who Defined The Groove, Dies At 86
From Kansas City Roots To Global Impact, Gadson’s Steady Groove Shaped Soul, Funk And Modern Music.
