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Never Let the Rain Win: KCK Juneteenth Carries On
If there was a lesson from this year’s Kansas City, Kansas, Juneteenth celebration, it was simple: don’t let the rain win. Just as the Juneteenth…
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Lawrence Juneteenth Celebration Brings Community Together
Strong crowds gathered in South Park for two days of food, fellowship, entertainment and activities honoring freedom and community.
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Topeka Celebrates Juneteenth With Week of Events, Parade and Community Gathering
The 13th Annual Topeka Family & Friends Juneteenth Celebration capped a week of activities honoring freedom, history and community.
Trump’s $15 Million ‘American Blue’ Reflecting Pool Turns Green Within Days
President said renovation would last 50 to 100 years, but crews are already fighting algae and addressing concerns about the new coating.
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Minority Entrepreneurs Fuel Business Startup Rebound
Kauffman report shows Black, Latino and immigrant founders leading growth, even as economic challenges make success harder
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Kansas City Launches Juneteenth Season with Parade Along 18th Street
Crowds, drill teams and community groups fill the historic 18th & Vine District.
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New Black Business Passport Highlights KC Entrepreneurs
Free guide features Black-owned restaurants, venues and businesses across the metro.
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Obama Presidential Center Unveils First Official Portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama Together
Work by acclaimed Nigerian-American artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby weaves family history, civil rights imagery and cultural symbols into a tribute to the former first couple.
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Beyond the Food Desert: How Wichita Is Building a Long-Term Solution Through Neighborhood Stores
City-backed initiative helps neighborhood markets expand access to fresh food while building a sustainable model for healthier communities.
From Facebook Post to State Crown
Scouted from a Facebook photo, Wichita Heights valedictorian Dia Kearney won her first two pageants and is now headed to the national Miss Teen USA competition.
More Competition Than Usual: Legislative Races to Watch Across Kansas
Contested primaries, open seats and general-election matchups give voters more choices in legislative races from Kansas City to Wichita, Topeka, Olathe and El Dorado.
