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Experience a delightful fusion of culinary and musical offerings at the upcoming America’s River Roots Festival, scheduled for October 8–12, 2025! Revel in performances by Zapp, DJ Vader, and Soul Pocket while indulging in diverse flavors, including...
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On Saturday, September 27, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center organized the International Freedom Conductor Awards, an event sponsored by Procter & Gamble, and hosted by the esteemed Tamron Hall, a two-time Emmy Award-winning journa...
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The distressing toll of the COVID-19 pandemic is undeniable. Between January 31, 2020, and May 11, 2023, approximately 1.2 million Americans succumbed to the virus, and countless individuals were hospitalized. The economy faltered as schools and bus...
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Exciting news from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden! Twelve-year-old gorilla Gladys has welcomed her first offspring, a healthy baby boy born on September 20 at 8:32 a.m. Both mother and child are thriving. This marks the zoo's 51st gorilla...
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In life, vast sums of money can procure numerous luxuries—opulent cars, expansive properties, lavish yachts. Yet, one thing remains out of reach for even the wealthiest: a playoff baseball team. The modest-market Cincinnati Reds are advancing to the...
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Black joy at the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) has been once again thwarted as the institution cancels an important back-to-school event for its Black community. This decision echoes the struggles highlighted nearly a decade ago during the hun...
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Charles L. Adair, a 50-year-old Black man, was apprehended on July 4 due to misdemeanor traffic warrants. By July 5's end, he was tragically found dead in Wyandotte County jail, bloodied and lifeless.An autopsy revealed that a jail officer pressed hi...
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In response to the startling closure of Sun Fresh, which left many Black and low-income residents of the Prospect corridor grappling with food shortages, Kansas City's Black community has mobilized vigorously. Over 60 volunteers participated in the...
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Hundreds of organizers gathered earlier this week in protest on the steps of the Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. The Missouri Senate recently voted to redraw a district map that could undermine Black voting power in Kansas City and throughout Missouri...
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In the fall of 2022, The Kansas City Defender unveiled a compelling video, highlighting a serial predator who was preying on Black women in the Prospect Avenue Corridor. Following weeks of discussions with local leaders and community members concerni...
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As the fall semester commences, numerous students at Missouri's public universities face challenges linked to a new federal budget. This budget, signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4th, dramatically impacts essential programs vital for...
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For numerous individuals in Black and Brown communities, the news embodies more than mere background noise; it mirrors tangible realities. Headlines concerning racial violence, economic hardship, and political upheaval are not abstract concepts. The...