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Trump unleashes Twitter attack against civil rights legend

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By STEVE PEOPLES Donald Trump tore into civil rights legend John Lewis for questioning the legitimacy of the Republican billionaire’s White House victory, intensifying a feud with the black congressman days before the national holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and as the first African-American president prepares to leave office. Trump tweeted on Saturday that […]

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Suspect in Istanbul club attack who killed 39 still at large

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By ZEYNEP BILGINSOY and SUZAN FRASER A manhunt is on in Turkey for an assailant who unleashed a salvo of bullets in front of and inside a crowded Istanbul nightclub during New Year’s celebrations Sunday, killing at least 39 people before fleeing. Foreigners were among the fatalities, including an 18-year-old Israeli woman, three Indian citizens,

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Illinois law enlists hairstylists to prevent domestic abuse

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By CARYN ROUSSEAU An Illinois law that takes effect Sunday aims to take advantage of the trusted relationship between hairstylists and their clients to prevent domestic violence. Stylists, barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, hair braiders and nail technicians in Illinois will receive an hour of mandated abuse-prevention training as part of the licensing process. The law does

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Jayla Fennell one of Art that touches your heart Art show winner

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Jayla Fennell one of Art that touches your heart Art show winner talked to Sheila Kinnard about encouraging Black students to get involved in this years show February 24 2017 at Wichita state university. As a junior in high school she realized this show is the only art show that includes African America students .Contact

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Putin says Russia won’t expel US diplomats in hacking flap

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By JOSH LEDERMAN and NATALIYA VASILYEVA President Vladimir Putin castigated the United States on Friday for imposing sanctions and expelling Russian diplomats amid allegations of Russian meddling in the American presidential election, but said no U.S. diplomats will be ousted in reprisal for President Barack Obama’s moves in the wake of hacking attacks. In a

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Oleatha Foust Goudeau first African American to serve in the Kansas Senate

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Senator Olathe Faust Goudeau interview with Sheila kinnard regarding her role in the senate in 2017 .1. Support local projects that will pay a living wage with benefits . 2. Support a bill to up Wichita sen. to eliminate food sales . 3. Support the Historical Dumbar Theater festival June 17, 2017 contact 316- 367-3036

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Germany launches Europe-wide manhunt for Tunisian suspect

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By GEIR MOULSON German authorities have launched a Europe-wide manhunt for a Tunisian man with ties to Islamic extremists who has been identified as a suspect in the Berlin Christmas market attack, lawmakers said Wednesday. The man is being sought in Germany and across Europe’s border-free travel zone, Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said after

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Election questions leave US distrustful, like other nations

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By BRADLEY KLAPPER Americans’ enduring confidence that their elections are unimpeachably fair is teetering. Welcome to what much of the world calls reality, especially Russia’s neighbors. While the United States cites its popular votes and peaceful transitions of power as examples of its democratic vigor, elections results elsewhere can entail a hint or heavy dose

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