Julee Jonez Zone Archives

Local and national conversation surrounding when Black women go missing was highlighted all weekend on social media. This comes in the aftermath of Excelsior Springs resident Timothy Haslett Jr.’s arrest for raping and kidnapping...

After the results of the last couple of election cycles, we know the mantra “Black women save democracy” has been at the helm. While Black women have been doing the work of civic engagement...

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I want to highlight one amazing survivor, author, educator, consultant and KC native, Dr. Neosho Ponder. While her resume is impressive, her story makes her all the more...

Entrepreneurs in Kansas and Missouri can enter the AltCap Your Biz: Pitch Competition. In its seventh year, the contest gives entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their best for-profit business ideas and compete to win...

Black Women Get Fit, an annual holistic wellness event, is gearing up to celebrate five years! Black Women Get Fit started as an idea to bring women together to learn more about GirlTrek, a...

As seven Republican-led states sue the Biden administration over the student loan forgiveness plan, a change was added to eligibility. Borrowers whose student loans are guaranteed by the government but held by private lenders...

During an event in the Rose Garden yesterday, President Biden highlighted efforts to protect Medicare and how the Inflation Reduction Act lowers prescription drug costs for seniors. WH Senior Official Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Head of...

Viral social media posts state a serial killer is targeting young Black girls in Kansas City. The online reports state that four have been killed and three are missing, around 82nd and Troost, surrounding...

Sis, it’s more crucial than ever for us to educate ourselves on personal finance and take action to reach our financial objectives. Join Shirley’s Kitchen Cabinet on Thursday, September 15th at 6pm, for the...

While the Biden-Harris Administration has already provided over $32 billion in loan relief to 1.6 million student borrowers, they made another move to address student debt last week. The plan provides up to $20,000...