Press Releases

Statement from Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. on Barnes Appointment

KANSAS CITY, Mo. –October 2, 2025-- “I am grateful to former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes for her willingness to serve during this important time of transition. With her long and distinguished record of public service, Mayor Barnes brings the steady leadership and dedication our community deserves.

Lake Responds to Kay Barnes Appointment: Jackson County Needs Real Solutions

KANSAS CITY, MO — October 2, 2025 — Following the appointment of former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes as temporary caretaker of Jackson County government, Stacy Lake issued the following statement:“Kay Barnes’ appointment will be a stabilizing force during this period of uncertainty.

Blue KC Donates $8,000 to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Another season-long effort has come to fruition for Blue Cross and BlueShield of Kansas City, the American Association Kansas City Monarchs, and the Negro LeaguesBaseball Museum.Blue KC is donating $8,000 to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum as part of the ‘Homers forHistory’...

The 18th & Vine Arts Festival Returns for 2025: A Renaissance on Vine to Celebrate Black Film, Television, & Dandyism

Kansas City, MO — The 18th & Vine Arts Festival Foundation is proud to announce the returnof its annual celebration of Black art, culture, and creativity with the 2025 18th & Vine ArtsFestival, taking place September 26–28 in the heart of Kansas City’s historic 18th & VineDistrict.With this year’s...

Mayor Lucas Comments on City Council Border War Repeal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 18, 2025  CONTACT: Megan Strickland | 816-766-5134     KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City City Council today voted unanimously to repeal prior ordinance action pertaining to the Border War Truce, in alignment with the sunset of prior Missouri legislative action at the...

Congressman Cleaver’s Statement Condemning Special Session to Begin Mid-Decade Redistricting Without a New Census

Mayor Lucas Denounces a Redistricting Return to Kansas City Segregation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 29, 2025   Contact: Megan Strickland | 816-766-5134 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mayor Quinton Lucas today denounced the mid-decade redistricting map released this Friday afternoon before a holiday by Governor Mike Kehoe under pressure from DC special interests.

New Online Special Library Launches With a Focus on the Black Experience

Nationwide -- An online special library called The Quiet House Library, has been launched that focuses on the black experience. The need for realistic, interesting and validating literature is still evading the black community.

KANSAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHANGE

The Kansas Democratic Party has announced that Andriy Bilyk, current Executive Director will be leaving his role with the party in August.Current Deputy Executive Director, Jonathan Jones, will serve as the interim Executive Director through the end of the calendar year.

Jackson County Executive Statement on Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Cannabis Revenue Collections

Jackson County Executive Statement on Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Cannabis Revenue Collections KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr. issued the following statement today in response to the Missouri Supreme Court ruling regarding cannabis revenue collections: “We...