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No charges in fatal shooting of Donnie Sanders. Wonder why Black men fear KC police?

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No charges in fatal shooting of Donnie Sanders. Wonder why Black men fear KC police?

The officer who won’t be charged after a traffic pursuit turned fatal is also the one caught on video with his knee in a pregnant woman’s back.

A Tribute to Terez Paylor

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A Tribute to Terez Paylor

Watch: Candace Buckner, Greg Moore and Toriano Porter remember Terez Paylor

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Watch: Candace Buckner, Greg Moore and Toriano Porter remember Terez Paylor

White JoCo teacher’s Mahomes Afro wig isn’t quite blackface, but it’s a terrible look

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White JoCo teacher’s Mahomes Afro wig isn’t quite blackface, but it’s a terrible look

Black Ottawa cheerleader speaks up after the university kicked her out for arguing with coach about her long braids

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Black Ottawa cheerleader speaks up after the university kicked her out for arguing with coach about her long braids

School officials owe Black woman kicked off Kansas cheer team one thing: an apology

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School officials owe Black woman kicked off Kansas cheer team one thing: an apology

February 1, 2021, 5:00 AM

Few consequences for angry white men — what if Black rioters attempted a Capitol coup?

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Few consequences for angry white men — what if Black rioters attempted a Capitol coup?

January 7, 2021, 5:00 AM

Jackson County sheriff’s tweet about cancer screenings may have been a lifesaver for me

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Jackson County sheriff’s tweet about cancer screenings may have been a lifesaver for me

January 4, 2021, 5:00 AM

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In wake of LSU investigation, Kansas must fire Les Miles, take long look at Jeff Long

Taylor Brown explains why she’s speaking up with rape allegation

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Taylor Brown explains why she’s speaking up with rape allegation

December 14, 2020, 4:50 AM

The Star’s Editorial Board with Haskell professor Rhonda LeValdo

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The Star’s Editorial Board with Haskell professor Rhonda LeValdo

Why did a Clay County judge terminate parental rights of immigrant mother from Kenya?

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Why did a Clay County judge terminate parental rights of immigrant mother from Kenya?

‘Hope he died’: Why is Kansas City man who was shot on live video being ridiculed online?

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‘Hope he died’: Why is Kansas City man who was shot on live video being ridiculed online?

Stacy Shaw talks about the arrest of Deja Stallings

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Stacy Shaw talks about the arrest of Deja Stallings

Yusef Salaam of the Central Park Five with The Star Editorial Board

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Yusef Salaam of the Central Park Five with The Star Editorial Board

Metal pipe. Knife. Racial slurs. A hate crime is a crime. Even for juvenile offenders

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Metal pipe. Knife. Racial slurs. A hate crime is a crime. Even for juvenile offenders

Black St. Joe woman won $8.5 million for discrimination at Spire. She’s suing again

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Black St. Joe woman won $8.5 million for discrimination at Spire. She’s suing again

September 14, 2020, 5:00 AM

The Star’s Editorial Board with exonerated prisoner Ricky Kidd

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The Star’s Editorial Board with exonerated prisoner Ricky Kidd

The Star’s Editorial Board with Queer Eye participant Wesley Hamilton

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The Star’s Editorial Board with Queer Eye participant Wesley Hamilton

Superintendent’s scathing letter to KC Council: Put up or shut up about Black lives

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Superintendent’s scathing letter to KC Council: Put up or shut up about Black lives

Wearing a face mask and shopping while black in Kansas City — this is uncomfortable

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Wearing a face mask and shopping while black in Kansas City — this is uncomfortable

Mayor Lucas talks budget increase and body cameras for KC police

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Mayor Lucas talks budget increase and body cameras for KC police

The Star’s Editorial Board with KCPD public information officers

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The Star’s Editorial Board with KCPD public information officers

February 21, 2020, 3:32 PM

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