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RECOGNIZING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

RECOGNIZING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

RECOGNIZING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Barbara Anne Washington (D-MO) watches as Gov. Mike Parson signs HB 1682 into law. Included in the bill is Washington’s bill recognizing July as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
Hy-Vee Donates $50,000 to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Hy-Vee Donates $50,000 to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Hy-Vee Donates $50,000 to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Drew Holmes, senior vice president of Hy-Vee’s south region, and Kansas City-area Hy-Vee store directors present a check for $50,000 to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum on Wednesday to help advance its mission in sharing the history of African American baseball.
Service Held for Civil Rights Pioneer Rev. C.T. Vivian

Service Held for Civil Rights Pioneer Rev. C.T. Vivian

Service Held for Civil Rights Pioneer Rev. C.T. Vivian

The nation paid its final respects Thursday to the Rev. C.T. Vivian, a pioneer of the civil rights movement who helped end segregation across the South and left an abiding imprint on U.S. history.

Leaders Reflect on Life of Congressman John Lewis

The life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis is being remembered as the nation mourns the death of the civil rights activist, political giant, and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus who died July 17 from pancreatic cancer. He was 80.
Mayor Lucas, Council Urge KCMO Residents to Respond to 2020 US Census

Mayor Lucas, Council Urge KCMO Residents to Respond to 2020 US Census

Mayor Lucas, Council Urge KCMO Residents to Respond to 2020 US Census

Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas and City Council Members from the 3rd, 4th , and 5th Districts today (Thursday) in a press conference in the Council chambers will address the urgent need for residents to self-respond to the 2020 US Census.
US Census Takers to Start Follow Up

US Census Takers to Start Follow Up

US Census Takers to Start Follow Up

The U.S. Census Bureau announced onWednesday that it will begin following up with households in select areas that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census.
Cleaver, Other Elected Officials from Missouri Oppose Release of Robert Courtney

Cleaver, Other Elected Officials from Missouri Oppose Release of Robert Courtney

Cleaver, Other Elected Officials from Missouri Oppose Release of Robert Courtney

Washington, D.C.– Today (Thursday), United States Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (DMO) spoke with Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs Stephen Boyd and the warden of Federal Correction Institution (FCI) Englewood regarding the pending release of convicted felon...