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Sidney Poitier: Pioneer in American Film

Sidney Poitier: Pioneer in American Film

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Sidney Poitier: Pioneer in American Film

Courtesy, The L.a. Sentinel By Betti Halsell,
Friday, January 14, 2022
Jan. 13, 2022—Sidney Poitier performed wholeheartedly and inspired multiple generations. As an actor, producer, and writer, Poitier encapsulated his energy in every scene and in every verse. The gratitude for his contribution to American film reaches across the globe.
Vera Polk

Vera Polk

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Vera Polk

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Friday, January 14, 2022
Vera Polk, 98, former Kansas Citian, Eastside neighborhood leader and worker and former longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo., transitioned from this earthly life to be with the Lord on Monday, January 10 at her home in Seal Beach, Calif.
President Joe Biden speaks from Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2022, the one-year anniversary of the riot at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump,

President Joe Biden speaks from Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2022, the one-year anniversary of the riot at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump,

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Biden Rips Trump on Anniversary of Jan. 6 Attack, Blames Predecessor for Deadly Siege

Stacy M. Brown Courtesy, The Washington Informer
Friday, January 7, 2022
On the anniversary of the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, President Joe Biden on Thursday excoriated his predecessor Donald Trump for his role in a violent mob storming the building in protest of Biden’s election victory, calling the deepening political divide in the aftermath a “battle...
KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas is shown in this photo that was taken in his office at City Hall.

KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas is shown in this photo that was taken in his office at City Hall.

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KCMO Mayor Will Seek a Second Term

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Friday, January 7, 2022
KCG--Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas while quarantining at home due to having tested positive last week for COVID, announced that he will seek a second term in 2023. In an e-mail from his campaign to supporters Lucas wrote, “Being your mayor has been the honor of my lifetime.

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Wyandotte County Administrator to step down January 6, 2022

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Friday, December 31, 2021
Doug Bach has announced his retirement as County Administrator of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas. He has served as County Administrator since March 8, 2014 and spent his career in service to our community.
SNOW CREWS READY FOR 2022

SNOW CREWS READY FOR 2022

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SNOW CREWS READY FOR 2022

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Friday, December 31, 2021
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, City Manager Brian Platt and Public Works Director Michael Shaw today (Thursday) expressed confidence in the city’s plans to deal with the first anticipated snowfall of the season.
CITYWIDE KWANZAA EVENTS UNDERWAY

CITYWIDE KWANZAA EVENTS UNDERWAY

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CITYWIDE KWANZAA EVENTS UNDERWAY

News Staff
Friday, December 31, 2021
A tribute to the National Black United Front founders/elders was held this week as the citywide Kwanzaa events got underway. Shown in the photo are from left: Kinda Webster, Mickey Dean, Sandra Dean, Ajamu Webster, Samori Grace.
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