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Rep. Mark Sharp’s Supporters Incensed Over ‘Bogus’ Attack

Supporters of Mark Sharp, a State Representative candidate seeking reelection to Missouri’s 36th District in the August 4 primary election, have swarmed to his defense with indignation, disgust and incense following a bogus Twitter post attacking his reputation and character.

DOJ Lends Assistance to KC in Operation Legend

Last week, Kansas City, Missouri mourned the tragic loss of 4-year-old LeGend Taliferro who was killed when someone drove by and shot into the apartment killing Legend as he slept. The incident horrified and devastated the community.

KCK Pastors Unite to Lead Faith Peaceful Protest against Racism

A broad-based coalition of churches in Kansas City, Kan. on Friday, July 10 fron 4 pm. – 6 p.m will march along Parallel Parkway to the Legends Shopping District in what is being called a Faith Peaceful Protest.

A Movement To Heal America’s Soul

“For most of this country’s history, we in the African American community have been at the receiving end of man’s inhumanity to man.

Statement from Stop Hate for Profit on Meeting withFacebook:

Following is a statement released Tuesday, July 7 from STOP HATE FOR PROFIT on the meeting this week of NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson, Color Of Change President Rashad Robinson, Free Press Co-CEO Jessica J. González, and ADL National Director & CEO Jonathan Greenblatt with Facebook CEO Mark...

KC Mourns Slain 4-Year-Old

More than 100 people gathered today (Thursday) to honor the memory of four-year-old Legend Taliferro shot in his bed early on the morning of June 29, 2020. Legend was sleeping in his bed in the Citadel Apartments when he was shot at approximately 2:30 a.m. Monday. He was shot in the face.

ELECTED OFFICIALS SUPPORTING DACA RECIPIENTS

U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver and Missouri State Representative Barbara Washington (left) join Kansas State Representative Susan Ruiz (pictured center) to support DACA recipients. Each addressed the crowd at the rally held last week.

JC Nichols Parkway Renamed

Responding to protests throughout the nation following the brutal murder by a white Minneapolis police officer of unarmed black man, George Floyd that was documented in video footage of the incident as it occurred last month, city, county and state officials are moving quickly to meet demands for...

JC NAACP Sponsors Johnson County Law Enforcement Town Hall

Some of the Town Hall Meeting panelists along with members of the Johnson County NAACP.   To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. https://etypeservices.com/Kansas%20City%20GlobeID623/

Area Businesses, Public Step Up to Meet Face Mask Mandates

RideKC was at high ridership transit centers and bus stops Tuesday, June 30, providing riders with thousands of free reusable cotton masks. Under the City of Kansas City, Mo.’s new order, face coverings are required on RideKC buses and on KC Streetcar.