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Purefoy ‘Hollywood Cowboy’ Exhibit Opens

Purefoy ‘Hollywood Cowboy’ Exhibit Opens

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Purefoy ‘Hollywood Cowboy’ Exhibit Opens

News Staff
Friday, June 6, 2025
Friends of Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center & State Museum will present a glimpse into the legendary life of Kansas City’s own “Hollywood Cowboy” Rex Purefoy with a new exhibit featuring his extensive collection of western and cowboy memorabilia and photos.
NAACP State President Nimrod Chapel speaks on the Capitol steps, May 15 in Jefferson City, Mo. photo/Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent

NAACP State President Nimrod Chapel speaks on the Capitol steps, May 15 in Jefferson City, Mo. photo/Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent

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Rep. Cleaver Awarded Chisholm Award for Housing by National Urban League

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Friday, May 30, 2025
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver has been awarded the 2025 Shirley Chisholm Award for Housing by the National Urban League, given to a lawmaker whose commitment and work has expanded access to fair and affordable housing in the United States.
After his death on May 26, tributes continue to pour in following the death of Charles B. Rangel, the Harlem giant and founding member. (Courtesy photo)

After his death on May 26, tributes continue to pour in following the death of Charles B. Rangel, the Harlem giant and founding member. (Courtesy photo)

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Tributes Continue Following the Death of Trailblazing Congressman Charles Rangel

Stacy Brown Nnpa Newswire Senior Correspondent
Friday, May 30, 2025
Tributes continue to pour in following the death of Charles B. Rangel, the Harlem giant and founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, who died early Monday at age 94.Known as the “Lion of Lenox Avenue,” Rangel served in the U.S.
Several storefronts were ripped from retail businesses, and buildings sustained major structural damage in the Urban League Plaza just east of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis headquarters at 1408 N. Kingshighway. Courtesy photo/St. Louis American/Alvin A. Reid

Several storefronts were ripped from retail businesses, and buildings sustained major structural damage in the Urban League Plaza just east of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis headquarters at 1408 N. Kingshighway. Courtesy photo/St. Louis American/Alvin A. Reid

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Urban League Humanitarian Fund Seeks Volunteers, Donations

Alvin A. Reid Courtesy,
Friday, May 23, 2025
May 18, 2025—Michael P. McMillan, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and CEO, says his organization stands ready to support the community following the May 16, 2025, storm that left unprecedented destruction behind.“St. Louis is strong, and together, we will rise,” said McMillan in a release.
FIFTH DISTRICT SPRING CLEAN UP—KCMO Public Works Department employees (in reflective gear) pose with 5th District City Councilman Darrell Curls (center in jeans) and South Kansas City Alliance President John Sharp and SKCA Board Member Karissa Varga (3rd & 2nd from right) at the drop-off site for unwanted household items at Ruskin High School during the annual 5th Council District spring cleanup on May 17 that the Alliance assists with.

FIFTH DISTRICT SPRING CLEAN UP—KCMO Public Works Department employees (in reflective gear) pose with 5th District City Councilman Darrell Curls (center in jeans) and South Kansas City Alliance President John Sharp and SKCA Board Member Karissa Varga (3rd & 2nd from right) at the drop-off site for unwanted household items at Ruskin High School during the annual 5th Council District spring cleanup on May 17 that the Alliance assists with.

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Rep. LaMonica McIver: Members of Congress Rally Around Black Congresswoman Charged by Trump’s ICE Officer

Lauren Burke Black Press Usa--
Friday, May 23, 2025
May 20, 2025-- At a large press conference on the House side of the U.S. Capitol, members of Congress rallied around Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (DNJ).
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