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Church & Ministry
Southern Baptists elect first black executive committee chair
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) made history this week when its Executive Committee elected its first black chairperson. The largest Christian Protestant denomination…
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Travel
Friday’s ‘Pray on Troost’ event seeks racial unity and restoration
Troost Avenue traditionally has been the stark dividing line between black and white communities in Kansas City. Local leaders hope…
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Entertainment
Vera Lynn, ‘We’ll Meet Again’ World War II sweetheart singer, dies at 103
Vera Lynn, one of the world’s most famous singers during World War II, has died at the age of 103.…
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Failed gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams calls on Missouri Democrats to “take back your power”
Stacey Abrams, the Democrat candidate who still has not conceded her 2018 race for Georgia governor, told Missouri Democrats at…
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Lawmakers demand records from states that forced nursing homes to accept Covid-19 patients
Five states that mandated that nursing homes take in COVID-19 patients despite federal pandemic warnings against the deadly practice, are…
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Video leads to arrest in attack on 92-year-old woman
New York City police say they have arrested a suspect seen on video hitting a 92-year-old woman in what appears to…
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Culture Watch
Dr. Ben Carson on “ridiculous” statue removal: “we’re going to have to grow up as a society”
Housing and Urban Secretary Dr. Ben Carson wouldn’t play games on “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” Sunday. The respected cabinet…
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In historic move, President Trump signs executive order on police reform
In a major move applauded by black community leaders across the nation, President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order on…
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Travel
Gov. Mike Parson announces phase two of Missouri reopening plan
Gov. Mike Parson says the state of Missouri is open for business – or at least closer than it has…
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