November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and hip hop artist and JDRF Ambassador, Nia Kay, is raising awareness about type 1 diabetes (T1D), educating people about the importance of screening and recognizing the symptoms. Diagnosed at the

With recent community concerns over missing Black women, Shirley’s Kitchen Cabinet is hosting the “Black & Missing In KC” forum this Saturday, at the Lucille H. Bluford Library, 3050 Prospect, 10am. This free event will focus on

Do you aspire to impact our youth? Have you considered doing so in the classroom? You can, no matter your current or past career with KC Teach, as part of their Kansas City Teacher Residency program. KC

It is Election Day across America but locally, we have a packed ballot – especially in Missouri. Founder of Shirley’s Kitchen Cabinet, Michele Watley, weighs in on the issues in both Kansas and Missouri. Plus, we’ll discuss

We know the last few years have been tough for our students, educators and parents. One local educator says in times like these, it’s important to give ourselves grace. And give grace to others. Dayonne Richardson is

With so many changes in election laws, more than ever help is needed at the polls. Democracy only works when all eligible voters have the ability to exercise their right to vote – and every vote is

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 a woman, whom

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 for decades, we’re

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 remarkable. In 2016,

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 the first-place award