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Cleaver, James and Lucas reflect on laying foundation for future Black mayors of Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Kansas City is known for its barbecue, sports, and fountains. But politically, the city stands out for its historic selections—KC is one of a few in the U.S. with a running record of Black mayors. African Americans only make up 3.8% of mayors in the country. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, former […]
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Former Kansas City mayor Richard Berkley passes dies
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Richard ‘Dick’ Berkley, the longest serving mayor in Kansas City’s history, dies Updated: 5:27 PM CST Nov 29, 2023 Richard “Dick” Berkley, who served as mayor of Kansas City for 12 years, died on Wednesday. Berkley was the Mayor of Kansas City from 1979 to 1991.He served as a council member for a decade before […]
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