‘It’s very sad’: D.C. begins removal of ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural
The famous “Black Lives Matter” mural that has adorned a block of 16th Street, just north of the White House since 2020 is being removed. City crews began the process of removal on March 10, days after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser informed city residents that the city had “bigger fish to fry,” regarding the mural’s […]
Gun Safety and Violence Reduction Collaborative
Our community has united to increase gun safety and reduce gun violence! The Gun Safety and Violence Reduction Collaborative in Springfield, Missouri is a community-driven effort to address gun safety and gun violence, which includes a focus on suicide prevention. Led by Clay Goddard and Francine Pratt, the collaborative involves over 50 partners from the […]
Crosstown Barbecue: A Small Business with Heart (1970-present)
By By Joan Hampton-Porter Curator, The History Museum on the Square In 1970, Jesse Williams (1921-1997), a WWII veteran and a resident of Kansas City, opened Crosstown Barbecue. At the time, he owned a K.C. mattress factory and previously had his own excavating company before needing to slow down due to health. Williams heard of […]
Shirley—Remembering a Trailblazer
Shirley, following Shirley Chisholm’s historic run for president, has landed on Netflix. The biopic is a 15 year passion project between sisters Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) and Reina King (To Sleep with Anger). Boasting a 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has been well received thanks to pitch perfect casting, and its […]
How Will We Get Through These Next Four Years? By Remembering that We are Not Powerless
In times of oppression, it is vital to remember that we possess the inherent power to challenge and push back against unjust regimes. History has shown us that collective action, unwavering solidarity, and the resilience of the human spirit can dismantle even the most entrenched systems of tyranny. As Vice President of the NAACP Springfield […]
DDG takes custody pains with Halle Bailey to social media
Breakups are never easy—especially when a child is involved. Six months after DDG and Halle Bailey announced their split, tensions between the exes have seemingly escalated over custody arrangements for their son, Halo. The YouTuber and rapper took to X to share his frustrations with his 1.3 million followers in a since-deleted tweet that reportedly […]
Blueprint for change: How Black women shaped education in the 60s & 70s
From integrating the nation’s schools to movements away from conventional learning for more alternative approaches, the 60s and 70s were a time of tremendous educational change. Whether boldly leading the charge to desegregate the nation’s schools and colleges in many regions, launching alternative schools and curricula, or investing in the community in innovative ways, Black […]
What is going on with Wendy Williams? What we know about her recent hospitalization
Wendy Williams was removed from her assisted living facility in New York and taken to the hospital yesterday by the New York Police Department. On Monday, March 10, after making public pleas for help getting out of her court-ordered guardianship, the 60-year-old former talk show host reportedly slipped a note out the window of her […]
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean surprise mourners with a moving tribute at Roberta Flack’s funeral service
Roberta Flack was laid to rest Monday, March 10, in New York City. The public memorial service, held at Harlem’s famed Abyssinian Baptist Church, celebrated the life of Flack, one of the most influential vocalists in soul and R&B, with musical tributes from the likes of Stevie Wonder and Valarie Simpson from the group Ashford […]
Trump’s HUD Secretary cuts a key fair housing rule; advocates warn of deeper segregation
Scott Turner, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has announced he is terminating the Affirmative Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule in an effort to cut “costly red tape.” AFFH, which was originally introduced by the Obama administration, required any state receiving federal funding to demonstrate they were taking steps to truly […]
