A federal lawsuit accuses an officer and the Kansas City School district of unconstitutionally handcuffing a second-grader. The child was upset after being bullied by a classmate.

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Singer Janelle Monáe took to Twitter on Wednesday evening to mourn the loss of her thirty-seven-year-old cousin, Natasha Hays.

Google announced the release of free internet for residents in the West Bluff neighborhood of Kansas City - the first area wired for Google Fiber.

The child went missing in September, neighbors claimed. The family moved into the large and remote home two years ago. Human remains were found on the property. It hasn't been confirmed if the remains are the missing child.

UPDATE 3/20/13, 11:37 a.m. EST: Black has apologized for his behavior. Black claims that Mayor James is “disillusioned” when it comes to the true state…

Click Above to Hear Full Interview. Runs 17 minutes ©2012 WTLC/Radio One. In an exclusive interview, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, talked with Afternoons with Amos about a wide variety of issues.  Cleaver, a four term Congressman and former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri talked with Amos about attacks on voting […]

KANSAS CITY–An alarming murder reputation plaques the 64130 zip code area of Kansas City, earning the moniker “The Murder Factory.” While its 26,000 residents make up about 6 percent of the city’s population, it accounts for 20 percent of Kansas City citizens in prison for murder or voluntary manslaughter. Your Black World Reports: Victims ranged […]