Julee Jonez Zone Archives

Today July 1 is “Lucile Bluford Day” in Kansas City. We celebrate the Black feminist, civil rights activist, and journalist. At the height of the civil rights movement, Bluford wrote, edited and published our...

Being a father isn’t easy. But all fathers need to know there is support to help them in the daunting, yet rewarding task of parenting. This Father’s Day, the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse’s reminds...

Did you know this Sunday, May 16th is “No Menthol Sunday”? No Menthol Sunday is an international observance day led by The Center for Black Health & Equity. It’s designed to create the opportunity...

Are you a teen? Or are you a parent of one? Either way, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! How about a summer job or internship that provides academic credit, experience...

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and as we are slowly returning to a semblance of normal in the aftermath of the pandemic, we must address lingering mental health struggles. Enter in Dr. Robin Smith....

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As millions of Americans live with a mental illness, this month we want to encourage dialogue around the issue of mental illness and treatment. Some of the most...

The COVID-19 pandemic has put many people from the Black community at increased risk of infection, hospitalization and death. To address questions, hesitancy and myths, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City has...

STD Awareness Week is observed the second full week in April. The goal is to raise awareness about STDs, reduce stigma, promote prevention measures and encourage testing. While some people experience symptoms, there are...

It’s STD Awareness Week, aimed at raising awareness about STDs, reduce STD-related stigma, promote prevention measures and encourage STD testing. The CDC estimates 1 in 5 people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted...

Lee’s Summit schools have made several list for being some of the best schools in the nation. However, we also saw the district make national news when conflict arose after an equity plan was...