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Sun Fresh Closure Leaves Kansas City's Black Community in Dire Food Desert Crisis

The doors are secured, and the aisles dimmed; thousands of Black Kansas Citians now find themselves in an expanded food desert. The closure of Sun Fresh on 31st and Prospect, the last full-service grocery in the vicinity, marks the culmination of a d...

Political Firestorm in Texas as Republicans Advance Redistricting Plans

Texas politics is under national scrutiny once more as Democratic legislators have exited the state in a strategic move to disrupt the required quorum for conducting legislative activities. The core issue involves a Republican initiative responding t...

Hakeem Jeffries Calls Out Abbott, GOP Over Partisan Redistricting

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries traveled to Austin, Texas, on Wednesday to speak out against Republican-led efforts to redraw the state’s congressional district lines. The move follows former President Donald Trump’s claim that Texas could add five...

Trump’s Rant Against Charlamagne tha God Draws Accusations of Racism

Donald Trump’s latest social media rant has reignited criticism of his long history of racially charged remarks. In a heated Truth Social post, the former president targeted popular radio host Charlamagne tha God, calling him a “racist sleazebag” an...

Join the Conversation: Discover Your Community’s Local Newsroom

As I embark on my role as the new Chairman of the National Newspaper Publishers Association's Board of Directors, it brings me immense pleasure to extend a warm welcome to our audience. This year marks a significant milestone—198 years of dedicated...

Trump's DOJ Takes Aim at Obama Amidst Humiliating New Poll Results

Donald Trump’s preoccupation with former President Barack Obama has repeatedly veered into obsessive territory. This fixation has now escalated to the level of official government initiative. The Department of Justice, under Trump’s direction, has in...

Study Finds Pregnancy Complications May Raise Early Stroke Risk

A recent study published on August 6, 2025, in the esteemed medical journal Neurology®, affiliated with the American Academy of Neurology, reveals a concerning correlation between pregnancy complications and an increased risk of stroke in women under...

Early Childhood Substitute Teacher Shortage: What Works

In May, New Hanover County in North Carolina welcomed its inaugural early childhood substitute teacher from a newly established centralized substitute pool. Marquita Williams took her first assignment at The Learning Tree, a licensed childcare facili...

Meet the Dallas Student Who Earned Their Associate's Degree While Graduating High School

Romeo Jackson, the youngest of three siblings, celebrated a significant milestone by completing high school alongside his sisters, Diamond and Dimarrea Jackson, both of whom also obtained their educational credentials. A proud member of the 2025 grad...

A Comprehensive Review of ‘The Naked Gun’: Why It Misses the Mark

The Naked Gun appears to miss the mark on occasion. While not consistently, there are moments when its edge seems dulled. In 1988, the film The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! introduced audiences to the hilariously absurd police detective...

Chuck D Delivers Blunt Warning: America Is in Trouble

Chuck D, the renowned co-founder of Public Enemy, delivered a stark cautionary message while featured on the Let It Be Known morning show by the Black Press of America. He addressed America’s cultural estrangement, the tumultuous political landscape,...

Creating a Culinary Identity: One Woman's Mission to Change KC's Food Scene

Queer, Black, and a woman—Jhy Coulter refers to this identity as “The Trifecta.” While the world often views this intersection as complex and isolating, for Coulter, it shapes her very essence and business foundation. This vibrancy permeates her rest...