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KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas (right) shared this photo of him and former Mayor Richard Berkley on Wednesday along with a statement he released after learning of Berkley’s passing.

KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas (right) shared this photo of him and former Mayor Richard Berkley on Wednesday along with a statement he released after learning of Berkley’s passing.

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Former KCMO Mayor Richard Berkley Dies

Tineeka Jackson K.c. Globe Staff Writer
Friday, December 1, 2023
Lucas, Cleaver, Others Praise ‘Iconic Leader’ Richard L. Berkley, who served three terms as mayor of Kansas City, Mo., has died at the age of 92 it was announced Wednesday. Berkley served as mayor from 1979 to 1991.
KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas on Tuesday evening spent time “with some of the busiest folks in town—Donna Kelce and Tammy Reid” as they launched another season of Giving Machines at Union Station. “Stop by one of many in town to support great causes in Kansas City and surrounds,” Lucas urged on his post @QuintonLucasKC.

KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas on Tuesday evening spent time “with some of the busiest folks in town—Donna Kelce and Tammy Reid” as they launched another season of Giving Machines at Union Station. “Stop by one of many in town to support great causes in Kansas City and surrounds,” Lucas urged on his post @QuintonLucasKC.

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’TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING

News Staff
Friday, November 24, 2023
’TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING
Federal Appeals Court Deals Major Blow to Voting Rights

Federal Appeals Court Deals Major Blow to Voting Rights

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Federal Appeals Court Deals Major Blow to Voting Rights

Stacy M. Brown Nnpa Newswire National Senior
Friday, November 24, 2023
November 21, 2023—A federal appeals court issued a ruling on Monday that could have serious consequences for the Voting Rights Act. The ruling suggests that the enforcement measures of the act, which have historically supported minority representation in American politics, may be reduced.
Cleaver Calls for Bilateral Ceasefire, Release of Hostages, Humanitarian Aid to Palestinian Civilians

Cleaver Calls for Bilateral Ceasefire, Release of Hostages, Humanitarian Aid to Palestinian Civilians

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Cleaver Calls for Bilateral Ceasefire, Release of Hostages, Humanitarian Aid to Palestinian Civilians

U.s. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Ii
Friday, November 24, 2023
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) on Monday released the following statement, calling for a bilateral ceasefire, the release of innocent hostages held by Hamas, and desperately needed humanitarian assistance for Palestinian civilians.
NLBM Receives $1.35 Million from State of Missouri

NLBM Receives $1.35 Million from State of Missouri

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NLBM Receives $1.35 Million from State of Missouri

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Friday, November 17, 2023
State Representative Mark Sharp, second from left, and State Representative Anthony Ealy, second from right, present a check for $1.35 million from the state of Missouri to representatives of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Betty Brown, left, past board chairperson; Bob Kendrick, center,...
TOLBERT RETIRES FROM KCMO BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

TOLBERT RETIRES FROM KCMO BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

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TOLBERT RETIRES FROM KCMO BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Tineeka Jackson K.c. Globe Staff Writer
Friday, November 17, 2023
KCMO Police Board Recognizes Retiring Member for ‘Outstanding’ Service On November 14, 2023, Bishop Mark C. Tolbert attended his last meeting as a member of the Kansas City Missouri Board of Police Commissioners. Tolbert is retiring from the commission after six years of service.
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