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Supporters of a referendum on Missouri's gerrymandered redistricting map rally at the state Capitol Building Tuesday after the Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments on two cases involving the redistricting map. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent)

Supporters of a referendum on Missouri's gerrymandered redistricting map rally at the state Capitol Building Tuesday after the Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments on two cases involving the redistricting map. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent)

Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Gerrymandered Congressional Map for August Primary

Rudi Keller,
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The unanimous rulings hand Republicans a legal victory in their push to use a new map aimed at unseating Kansas City Democrat Emanuel CleaverA congressional map drawn last year in a special session is constitutional and will be used in the August primary because it is uncertain whether a referendum...
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Adam Kaz/iStock Images

The Renewed Fight to Weaken Black Voting Power

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Bolstered by a justice system that has unabashedly taken off its blindfold, national and state Republican leaders are moving full-speed ahead to disenfranchise Black Americans, and their meaningful participation in the political process.
Erica Adair, Charles Adair's sister, and lawyers representing his family speak outside the Wyandotte County courthouse Wednesday after viewing body camera footage of the moments leading up to his death for the first time. (Jodi Fortino/KCUR 89.3)

Erica Adair, Charles Adair's sister, and lawyers representing his family speak outside the Wyandotte County courthouse Wednesday after viewing body camera footage of the moments leading up to his death for the first time. (Jodi Fortino/KCUR 89.3)

Family of Charles Adair, Man Killed in Wyandotte County Jail, Says Bodycam Footage Was 'Devastating'

News Staff
Friday, May 8, 2026
By Jodi Fortino,KCURNearly a year after a 50-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man was killed in the Wyandotte County jail, his family has viewed body camera footage showing the moments leading up to his death.
Adam Hamilton, who serves as senior pastor of a United Methodist Church in Johnson County, raised more than $1 million since announcing his bid for the U.S. Senate on April 30. Eight other Democrats are declared candidates for U.S. Senate in addition to incumbent U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas (Photo by Anna Kaminski/Kansas Refl ector)

Adam Hamilton, who serves as senior pastor of a United Methodist Church in Johnson County, raised more than $1 million since announcing his bid for the U.S. Senate on April 30. Eight other Democrats are declared candidates for U.S. Senate in addition to incumbent U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas (Photo by Anna Kaminski/Kansas Refl ector)

Democrat Running for U.S. Senate Receives $1 Million in Donations in Campaign’s First Week

News Staff
Friday, May 8, 2026
By Tim Carpenter,Kansas Refl ectorKansas Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton has raised more than $1 million since launching a campaign for U.S. Senate, his campaign said Monday.
Manny Abarca

Manny Abarca

Manny Abarca Enters Race for Jackson County Executive

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Friday, May 8, 2026
Race Heats Up as Candidate Stacy Lake Calls for ‘Complete Reset’Staff Jackson County Legislature Chairman Manny Abarca on Tuesday, emerged as the latest candidate to join the race of seven candidates who will be vying for the County’s top post in the August 4 Primary Election.
Kansas City Leaders, Community Celebrate 94th Birthday of Civic Icon Alvin Brooks

Kansas City Leaders, Community Celebrate 94th Birthday of Civic Icon Alvin Brooks

Kansas City Leaders, Community Celebrate 94th Birthday of Civic Icon Alvin Brooks

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Friday, May 8, 2026
The Alvin L. Brooks 94th Birthday Host Committee, in partnership with Rockhurst University and Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, on Wednesday hosted a landmark celebration honoring the life and legacy of Alvin Brooks.Held at The Alvin L.

WATCH: VOTING RIGHTS IMPACT | BlackPressUSA TV

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The right to vote remains one of the most critical civil rights issues facing Black communities across the country. In this episode of Voting Rights Impact, Black Press USA takes a closer look at how current policies, legal challenges, and political decisions continue to shape access to the ballot.
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