The Black church has never just been a church.
Since its beginnings on the American plantation, the Black church has served as a social hall, sanctuary and command center for social change.
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Rather than balk at the mention of politics from the pulpit, the Black church has a tendency to grab politics by the horns and steer it in the direction of progress for its people.
In April 1964, a Kansas City ordinance was proposed that would desegregate taverns, retail shops and other public spaces. Although the New York Times described it as “moderate” at the time, there was still a sizable backlash from white Kansas City residents.
Tap List | Heartwarming Beers for the Blistering Cold
Tap List | Heartwarming Beers for the Blistering Cold
Toasting Loved Ones, Good Causes Share this story Published February 16th, 2021 at 11:00 AM Above image credit: KC Bier Co. has created a beer in honor of the late Carol Crawford, the sister of founder Steve Holle. Some proceeds will be donated to the nonprofit Developing Potential Inc. (Contributed | KC. Bier Co.)
If you’re reading this, congratulations. You haven’t turned into a human popsicle. Not yet, anyway.
This week, the Kansas City area is doing its best impression of Stalingrad, with temperatures dropping well below zero. As this is written, the temperature outside is a whopping -6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Share this story Published February 15th, 2021 at 9:49 AM Above image credit: Kansas City Week in Review host Nick Haines. (John McGrath | Flatland)
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Yep, it’s cold. And bundle up, this bone-chilling cold snap is not over yet. How about -12 degrees when you wake up Tuesday morning?
These are some of the coldest temperatures Kansas City has ever recorded.
And we’re not getting above freezing until the weekend.
It looks like Sunday is shaping up to be a relatively tropical 40 degrees.
Troost Village Plan Would Transform Heart of Historic Commercial District
Troost Village Plan Would Transform Heart of Historic Commercial District We see Troost not as a dividing line, but a meeting place. Share this story Published February 12th, 2021 at 10:06 AM Above image credit: The Troost Village redevelopment proposal calls for the renovation of the historic Firestone service station at Linwood and Troost. (Rendering | Pendulum Studio)
A $162 million redevelopment concept that would energize the historic commercial heart of Troost Avenue by adding apartments, retail, office and an amphitheater is being pursued by Midtown Development Partners.
Tim Bowman, the partnership leader, envisions capitalizing on the art deco character of the historic buildings fronting the east side of Troost between 31st Street and Linwood Boulevard, and creating a destination not only for the neighborhood, but the entire metro.