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President Joe Biden signs a proclamation at the White House on July 25 designating a national monument spanning two states to memorialize Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Bradley. (photo courtesy of Mark Mahoney)-- RELATED STORY ON PAGE 8

President Joe Biden signs a proclamation at the White House on July 25 designating a national monument spanning two states to memorialize Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Bradley. (photo courtesy of Mark Mahoney)-- RELATED STORY ON PAGE 8

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Biden Pays Tribute to Emmett Till

News Staff
Friday, July 28, 2023
President Joe Biden signs a proclamation at the White House on July 25 designating a national monument spanning two states to memorialize Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Bradley.
From left: Janice and Jim Nunnelly at a fundraiser for Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. file photo

From left: Janice and Jim Nunnelly at a fundraiser for Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center. file photo

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Nunnellys Named Grand Marshals for Black & White Ball & Reunion Parade in Columbia, Mo.

Tineeka Jackson K.c. Globe Staff Writer
Friday, July 28, 2023
Reflect on Experiences Growing Up Including Attending All- Black Douglass High, MU James (Jim) and Janice Nunnelly, more affectionately known as “Grand Dad” and “Grand Nanna” will also now be known as the “Grand Marshals” at the Black & White Ball & Reunion parade when it takes place in Columbia,...
Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke at the UN this week for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In his remarks, Reverend Jackson highlighted the importance of freedom of expression in the fight for human rights and to combat racial discrimination. U.S. Mission photo by Eric Bridiers.

Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke at the UN this week for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In his remarks, Reverend Jackson highlighted the importance of freedom of expression in the fight for human rights and to combat racial discrimination. U.S. Mission photo by Eric Bridiers.

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Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Succeeds Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. as President/CEO of Rainbow PUSH

Stacy M. Brown, Nnpa Newswire Senior National
Friday, July 21, 2023
Tributes have continued to pour in for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who announced on July 14 his retirement as President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the influential civil rights organization he started decades ago to carry on the struggle for equality and justice that Dr. Martin Luther King...
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BUSINESSJACKSON COUNTY PROPERTY TAX REASSESSMENTS-- UPDATE Assessor Says ‘Process’ is Working’

Denise E. Jordon K.c. Globe Managing Editor
Friday, July 21, 2023
Announces ‘ More Resources’ for Property Owners Seeking to Appeal Admidst backlash due to mounting frustrations among thousands of Jackson County property owners who received their property reassessment notices in June (some of the notices were not received until the middle of July) that in many...
“ You already took one mic away from me baby, not gonna take another... I got something to say!”

“ You already took one mic away from me baby, not gonna take another... I got something to say!”

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“ You already took one mic away from me baby, not gonna take another... I got something to say!”

Matt Mcmullen Courtesy, Kc Chiefs
Friday, July 14, 2023
Super Bowl Champs Travis Kelce to QB Patrick Mahomes on accepting the Best Team Award The Kansas City Chiefs were recognized with three awards at the annual ESPYs on Wednesday night as the defending Super Bowl champions continued what has been an offseason to remember.
Legislature Votes for 15 Percent Cap on Property Taxes, but Assessor Calls it ‘Unfair’

Legislature Votes for 15 Percent Cap on Property Taxes, but Assessor Calls it ‘Unfair’

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Legislature Votes for 15 Percent Cap on Property Taxes, but Assessor Calls it ‘Unfair’

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Friday, July 14, 2023
MORE COVERAGE ON THE PROPERTY TAX ‘FIASCO’- Hundreds Expected to Hear Other Proposals at Call to Action Town Hall Saturday By Tineeka Jackson The K.C. Globe Staff Writer Although Jackson County Missouri residents have been given an extension until July 31, 2023 to file an appeal of this year’s...
New Pickleball Courts Open in Minor Park

New Pickleball Courts Open in Minor Park

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New Pickleball Courts Open in Minor Park

News Staff
Friday, July 14, 2023
KCG-- The City of Kansas City and the Parks and Recreation Department today (Thursday) held a ribbon-cutting for six new pickleball courts in Minor Park Pickleball Court located at 1601 Red Bridge Road in Kansas City, Mo.
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