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NFL’s Top Coaches, Players of 2022 Season Selected as Recipients of 53rd Annual 101 Awards

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NFL’s Top Coaches, Players of 2022 Season Selected as Recipients of 53rd Annual 101 Awards

Friday, March 3, 2023

Kansas City Chiefs Stars Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones sweep AFC Player of the Year Awards Two electrifying quarterbacks, two dominating defensive linemen and two coaches who led their respective teams to the playoffs in their first season at the helm were selected in nationwide balloting as...

Iconic Jazz/Blues/Pop Singer Ida McBeth Dead at 70

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Iconic Jazz/Blues/Pop Singer Ida McBeth Dead at 70

Rick Earl Abel

Friday, March 3, 2023

KCG- Iconic Jazz/ Blues/Pop Singer Ida McBeth died Wednesday morning at age 70 following an extended illness. Spanning a career of more than 50 years, McBeth made her name “household” during a 17-year stretch singing at The Point, a mid-town nightclub and bar near Westport.

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Mayor Lucas Announces Federal Grant to Study Reconnecting Westside Neighborhood

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Friday, March 3, 2023

Improvements to mobility, safety, connectivity, and equity are at the core of the planning effort.

Jazz Scene, Community ‘Shocked’ from Death of Ronald McFadden

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Jazz Scene, Community ‘Shocked’ from Death of Ronald McFadden

Denise E. Jordon and Houston Smith

Friday, March 3, 2023

Jazz Jam & Visitation Will Precede Celebration of Life Service for KC Legend on March 12 KCG-- One of Kansas City’s own, Ronald McFadden, 66, who together with his brother Lonnie, is well known for entertaining audiences in Kansas City and worldwide, died unexpectedly Monday evening.

Dr. Collier Named KCPS Superintendent

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Dr. Collier Named KCPS Superintendent

Tineeka Jackson

Friday, February 24, 2023

K.C. Globe Staff Writer In a unanimous vote Wednesday night, the Kan-sas City Missouri School Board announced current Interim Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Collier as their choice to become the permanent superintendent for the Kansas City Public Schools.

HISTORY IS AMERICAN HISTORY--Irene Carter, creator of the “Slang-A-Lang!” educational and culturally enriching game during the game’s “re-launch event” held Sunday at the Southeast Community Center in Kansas City, Mo. RELATED STORY ON PAGE 5

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-BLACK HISTORY MONTH FEATURE-

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Friday, February 24, 2023

BLACK HISTORY MONTH FEATURE-

Fired Memphis Police Department officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr., Emmitt Martin III and Justin Smith (wearing masks) face Shelby County Criminal Court Judge James Jones Jr. in connection with the death of Tyre D. Nichols. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/ GSW Enterprises/The New Tri-State Defender) RELATED STORY ON PAGE B4

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With an Eye Toward Justice, Tyre Nichols’ Family Takes Step One of ‘The Process’

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Friday, February 24, 2023

With an Eye Toward Justice, Tyre Nichols’ Family Takes Step One of ‘The Process’

Former President Donald Trump (photo: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)

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Georgia Grand Jury Forewoman Hints at Criminal Indictment Against Trump

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Friday, February 24, 2023

Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Correspondent Emily Kohrs, the forewoman of the Georgia special grand jury that investigated election interference, gave the strongest hint yet that former President Donald J. Trump will be indicted in the Peach State.

Judge Candice Alcaraz

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Friends of Yates Will Host its Annual Black Men, Women of Distinction Award Ceremony

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Friday, February 17, 2023

Kansas City, Kan.— In honor of Black History Month, Friends of Yates, Inc., invites the community to celebrate the accomplishments of 30 African American community leaders.