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Denise E. Jordon
“We cannot let our circumstances define us, we must define our circumstances,” The Reverend Willie Thornton, pastor of The Mount Christian Worship Center told a reporter today after the historic church building at 3551 Wabash in Kansas City, Mo. burned in the wee hours Wednesday morning.
Friday, July 14, 2023
Mo. Sen. Barbara Washington (center) presents a Proclamation to GH&H founder Jessica McClellan (left) and husband, Kevin (right)
Giving Hope & Help Anniversary, Scholarship Awards Gala Was an Evening of Impact
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Giving Hope & Help (GH&H) celebrated 10 years of impact to the community and world with their arms of outreach in domestic violence advocacy, ending period poverty, cancer and education support at the June 24, 2023 gala. Co-Chairs for the event were Manu and Dawn Rattan.
Friday, July 7, 2023
Sabrina and King Jumping 2’9” at Kansas Hunter Jumper Association’s Kingview in April 2023. photo/Haley Johnson
Strides for Equality Equestrians Awards Summer Scholarship to Sabrina Sharpe Park Hill, Mo. Senior
News Staff
Making Diversity More Visible in Sport
Strides for Equality Equestrians is thrilled to announce that Sabrina Sharpe of Kansas City, Missouri has been selected to receive the Summer 2023 Ever So Sweet scholarship to study with Sara Kozumplik at Overlook Farm.
Friday, July 7, 2023
President Biden Amplifies Importance of the Black Press
Stacy M. Brown, Nnpa Newswire Senior National
This week, during the NNPA’s Annual Convention, which celebrated 196 years of the Black Press of America, Biden appeared via video to salute the NNPA and its member publishers on the occasion.
Friday, July 7, 2023
White, Lucas Clash Over High Property Tax Assessments
News Staff
Jackson County Legislature to Hold Tax Appeal Forum, July 10
Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas and Jackson County Executive Frank White are at odds over what has become perhaps the hottest topic among many Jackson County property owners recently.
Friday, July 7, 2023
Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach Will be Inducted into the American Jazz Walk of Fame
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Induction, 6:00 p.m.; Concert, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 8
On July 8, the Jazz District Renaissance Corporation will celebrate its ninth year of honoring jazz artists by immortalizing their names in 30-inch bronze medallions embedded in the sidewalks on 18th Street.
Friday, June 30, 2023
Two Professional Athletes to Hold Youth Sports Clinic in KC
Jared Bush
Two of Kansas City’s own are giving back to their community. Lincoln Prep alum and Detroit Lions defensive end Charles Harris along with former Raytown South and now Phoenix Suns forward Ishmail Wainright are hosting a multi-day, inclusive community event for youth across Kansas City.
Friday, June 30, 2023
Hickman Mills School Board Member Puts Forth Compromise to End 3-3 Deadlock
Denise E. Jordon
The Hickman Mills School District’s board of directors in accordance with state statutes (RSMo. 162.301) has until July 15, 2023, to elect its officers following the last school board election, after which it must first appoint someone to the seventh seat that was vacated prior to the April school...
Friday, June 30, 2023
KC Man, 26, Faces 3 Counts of Murder 2nd Degree, Other Felonies in Prospect Shootings
News Staff
A 26-year-old Kansas City man faces multiple felony charges for the fatal shooting of three persons at an after hours club near 57th and Prospect Avenue early Sunday in Kansas City, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced Tuesday.
Friday, June 30, 2023
‘Brothas’ Behind the Brew:
Houston Smith
Missouri’s First Black- Owned Brewery Set to Make History in KC
A new chapter in Kansas City’s brewing history is about to begin as Vine Street Brewing Co. gears up for its grand opening this Friday, June 30 from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. at 2010 Vine in Kansas City, Mo.
Friday, June 30, 2023