Julee Jonez Zone Archives

In anticipation of the and the CDC’s independent advisory committee meetings, the Biden Administration has announced a plan that should the vaccine be authorized for children ages 5-11, it will be quickly distributed, convenient...

So, first things first. The Biden-Harris Administration did not cut funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Word spreads quickly on this internet. Last weekend, social media was in a frenzy claiming that...

While most have heard of President Biden’s Build Back Better plan by name, there’s likely a higher percentage who know more about the price tag – $3.5. Trillion over 10 years, albeit it’s reported...

We’ve seen a plethora books about the first Black president, Barack Obama. While many are inspiring, this one is not fluff and flowers. It’s a mix of the joy and harsh realities during the...

Missouri is making a major move today. Because Missourians will join the millions of people who have enrolled in Medicaid expansion — due to the Affordable Care Act. In fact, today the Biden-Harris Administration...

What started off as an idea to bring women together to learn more about GirlTrek, has blossomed into Black Women Get Fit — an annual health and wellness event. Founded by Terri Barnes, she...

Looking to get into the tech world, sis? What if I told you there was a free program to help you make the switch? Look no further – LaunchCode is here! LaunchCode is an...

After a school year like no other, students are returning to classrooms across the metro. With the surge of COVID-19 Delta variant, districts are faced with the task of keeping students and staff safe...

Where did the summer go? Yes, it’s already back-to-school time! But when students return, so do the parents. That’s why the Urban League of Greater Kansas City provides needed resources for parents with the...

56 years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. This landmark federal legislation put an end to racial discrimination at the ballot box. But in 2013, the Supreme Court gutted...