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KC’s First-Ever Pre-Arrest Diversion Program Would Be an Investment in People

Decarcerate KC leader Kevin Morgan speaks at a rally in July of 2023. A man wearing a shirt that says “We Keep Us Safe” stands in the foreground. (@DecarcerateKC on Instagram) Some say Kansas City is on the come-up, but the truth is we’re at a ti...

Upper Deck Golf coming to GABP – June 28-30

By Michael E. Anderson Reds Public Relations Upper Deck Golf is coming to Great American Ball Park, giving fans an exclusive opportunity to play a round of golf inside the iconic home of the Reds on Friday, June 28 to Sunday June 30, 2024....

NDG Book Review: ‘How to Live Free in a Dangerous World

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Do you really need three pairs of shoes? The answer is probably yes: you can’t dance in hikers, you can’t shop in stilettos, you can’t hike in clogs. So what else do you overpack on this long-awaited trip? Extra shorts, extra...

Film Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ is a sandy, captivating film

By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (***1/2) How deep is the sand? How high is the sky? Director/writer Denis Villeneuve knows how to make a throw-down sci-fi epic. He proved that with his captivating production Dune (2021), which won six 2022 Oscars® f...

Remembering a Giant of the Community

In Memorium Dr. W. Larry Lundy Funeral Services and Remembrances Planned (Editor’s Note: Dr. Lundy was very well known to us, as he was one of our first advertisers and friends back in 1991 when we still puiblished under the name “Minority Opportunit...

College admission and financial aid decisions delayed amidst rollout issues

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Delays in financial aid decisions have tempered the excitement of many students who have received acceptance letters from their top colleges in a year already full of uncertainties. The late releas...

Dallas CASA’s ‘Cherish the Children’ addresses state of child welfare

Dallas CASA will host the 2024 Cherish the Children luncheon Friday, April 19 at The Omni Dallas with a panel of important speakers addressing some of Dallas’ greatest challenges facing children. The luncheon’s slate of speakers includes: Latosha Her...

Research and customized care make aging with Multiple Sclerosis better

(Newswise) — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Physician scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine are studying why multiple sclerosis (MS) worsens as patients grow older. MS is a condition where the body’s immune system mi...

Assessments should be more inclusive to reflect all students’ cultures, experiences

(EdTrust) WASHINGTON – Soon, students across the country will take the annual federally required summative assessments. However, a new EdTrust report explains why these tests need to be more inclusive, with passages and questions that reflect the div...

Next up for embattled County Clerk Halbert: An audit by the Tennessee State Comptroller

State Comptroller Jason Mumpower informed Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and Shelby County Commissioners that a “boots-on-the-ground” audit team is headed to Shelby County to square revenue numbers reported by the Shelby County Clerk’s office in a le...

Blkfam: Redefining black representation in family-friendly streaming

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Television history, marred by a narrow portrayal of non-white characters, witnessed a transformative journey from caricatures and racist depictions to the evolut...

Hoops Hysteria: Check out the schedule for TSSAA High School Basketball Tournament

It’s March. Let the madness begin! The NCAA Tournament is indeed just around the corner, but first: Which high school boys team will bring home a championship? Which girls team will be crowned best in the state? The 2024 TSSAA Division I Basketball T...