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National Baptist Convention of America to Meet in Charleston, S.C.

The National Baptist Convention of America Int’l, Inc. (NBCA), a fellowship of historically African American Baptist Churches with over 3.5 million members, will be hosting their Congress of Christian Education and Discipleship, Young Adult Convention and Youth & Children’s Convention on June...

MO. REP. SHARP TALKS ABOUT BLAIR’S LAW AT SKCA MEETING

Missouri State Representative Mark Sharp explained to the June 10 South Kansas City Alliance meeting that he expects Governor Mike Parson to soon sign an omnibus anti-crime bill into law which contains the provisions of Blair’s Law that he has introduced the last five years to make recklessly...

St. Louis’ Carla Wright to Recite National White House Celebration

St. Louis, Mo. Advocate and organizer Carla “Coffee” Wright will be reciting the Juneteenth National Anthem” at the White House in Washington, D.C. The event is being organized by the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation.

Make Higher Education Affordable: It’s Essential

On June 6, National Higher Education Day, it is important that we ensure young people have the financial resources they need to attend college.As university costs continue to soar, financial support and organizations such as Great Jobs KC that provide scholars with such assistance are essential.

After Guilty Verdict, Republicans Are Drinking Donald Trump’s Kool-Aid

“After a verdict rendered by a jury of his peers” It’s reckless, it’s dangerous and it’s irresponsible for anyone to say (the trial) was rigged just because they don’t like the verdict.

Biden, Harris Invited to NNPA Convention

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As the Black Press nears its bicentennial, the NNPA is celebrating its rich legacy and charting a course for its future impact on civic engagement and social justice.

KCMO Mayor’s Chief of Staff Will Step Down

In a letter addressed to colleagues, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas on Friday wrote, “Morgan Said, who has served as my Chief of Staff since September 2021, will be stepping down per a longplanned transition from the role, effective next Friday, May 31.