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09/12/2025
He mocked Black pain, pushed white grievance—and advised presidents. Read our take on Charlie Kirk’s legacy. 🔗
Charlie Kirk built a career attacking Black communities. His death sparks reflection on race, power, and reparations in America.
09/10/2025
WOW! 😯 Charlie Kirk, a known right-wing activist among young voters, was just killed in an execution-like shooting at Utah Valley University in front of hundreds.
BREAKING: Political activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at a Utah campus event, the president says. He was 31. https://cnn.it/3JXRAZF
09/10/2025
To our KC Voice readers. We want to make sure you didn't miss this post from our KC page.
Missouri GOP map weakens Rep. Cleaver but may boost Mayor Lucas, reshaping KC’s political future.
09/10/2025
It's apparent we need to reshare this story from late last year. We keep getting comments about Car Shield and none of them are good, yet we continue to see the commercials running with Ice-T on local TV. Before you buy or if you've already bought --- HEADS UP!!!
CarShield’s promise that “you’ll never pay for expensive car repairs again” doesn’t ring true, says FTC. Here’s what to look out for in a car repair contract.
09/09/2025
💍 Big news from Washington! Sen. Cory Booker just announced he’s engaged to Alexis Lewis — and shared beachside photos of the moment. 🌊❤️
Lean more about his finance. ➡️
Sen. Cory Booker is engaged to Alexis Lewis. Learn more about engagement and about Lewis.
09/09/2025
😮 Surprise: 100% of rice tested in a new study contained arsenic. 😮
The good news? How you cook it — and which type you choose — can make a big difference. Learn more about this.
Arsenic is found in all rice, but experts say it’s still safe to eat. Learn which varieties are lower and how cooking methods reduce risk.
09/08/2025
📉 Black unemployment just spiked to 7.5% — double the rate for whites. Economists call it a warning sign the U.S. economy may be slipping. Read more ➡️
Black unemployment hit 7.5% in August — the highest since 2021 — with economists warning it could signal deeper trouble for the U.S. economy
09/07/2025
🎾 A USTA memo asked broadcasters not to air protests or crowd reactions to Donald Trump’s appearance at the U.S. Open final.
What networks plan to do — and why Trump’s history at the tournament makes this notable ➡️
USTA asked networks not to show protests or reactions to Donald Trump at the U.S. Open men’s final. Here’s what the memo revealed.
🍖 Show some love to this brother in business! If you’re going out to eat tonight — or anytime this week — choose BBQ Express. Terry Wilson brought his restaurant to our community… now it’s on us to keep it thriving. 🙌🏾 Plus, it's delicious and affordable.
“BBQ Express in NE Wichita is serving up tender, fall-off-the-bone meat — so good ‘you need no teeth to eat our meat.’”
09/05/2025
🚨 Hundreds of Wichita residents are struggling with suspended driver’s licenses. Kansas Legal Services is hosting a driver's license clinic on September 17th at Guadalupe Clinic in Wichita. SHARE this with who need it! Registration is required. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/tcvdriveclinic
09/04/2025
✨Big news for the Northland!✨
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has officially chartered its newest chapter — Pearls of Heartland — bringing service, scholarship, and sisterhood to Clay, Platte, and Buchanan counties. 💚💗
👑 Meet the new leaders, learn what’s next, and see how this chapter will make history ➡️https://www.communityvoiceks.com/2025/09/03/aka-pearls-of-heartland-charter/
Alpha Kappa Alpha charters Pearls of Heartland in North Kansas City, serving Clay, Platte, and Buchanan counties.
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