Juneteenth has grown far beyond a single weekend celebration. Since becoming a federal holiday in 2021, it has evolved into one of the biggest cultural celebrations of the summer – bringing together ...

A middle school student sits alone at school, reflecting concerns raised by new research showing many students experience emotional struggles after transitioning from elementary school. The move from ...

We hope you’re ready to dive into the week’s most exciting news. Let’s get into the headlines. As voting rights battles intensify across the country, Black leaders and civil rights organizers are ...

New research suggests young Black men could play a decisive role in the 2026 midterm elections, particularly in closely contested battleground states. Young Black men remain one of the most ...

Rob Base, best known for the 1988 hit “It Takes Two,” died at 59 after a battle with cancer. The rapper helped introduce hip-hop and dance music to wider mainstream audiences. Rob Base, a rapper and ...

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Leola Brown Montgomery, widow of Brown v. Board plaintiff Rev. Oliver Brown, was honored at age 105 during Topeka’s 72nd anniversary celebration of the landmark civil rights case.

Wichita RiverFest, the largest community event in Kansas, returns May 29 through June 6 with nine days of concerts, fireworks, food and longtime family traditions as the festival celebrates its 54th ...

KC Ohaebosim joins Cindy Holscher’s gubernatorial ticket, bringing Wichita roots, legislative experience and new energy to the race.

I attended the 72nd anniversary celebration of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision on May 17, 1954, where the keynote speaker was Atty. Ben Crump. At a time when Supreme Court rulings ...