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Jaws of Justice Radio
It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system.
BACA- Bikers Against Child Abuse
Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle.
Today host Melvin Merritt talks with BACA KCMO Chapter President, Thrasher and Public Relations Officer, Puck about the mission of BACA and how they became involved. BACA is open to all those that want to help regardless of race, religion or gender.
The KCMO Chapter local meeting is the 1st Sunday of each month at 3:30 pm
Elks Lodge #26, 515 E. 99th St, Kansas City, Mo. 64131-4244
Hotline – (800) 525-3614 (You will be directed to a chapter in your state and city)
Website – http://bacaworld.org/
GPS – Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
This is a replay of an interview originally aired June 13th 2016.
The goal of Grand Parents Support is to seek out grandparents who are raising their grandchildren with limited resources. Many of the families they have encountered thus far have not gone through the legal system to terminate parental rights to be given full custody of the children. Although this arrangement seems to work well for the families, the grandparents are not allotted any additional income to offset the expenses they incur while raising the children. Often times they are raising these children on their social security income. Our goal is help these families by linking them to resources and support they may need, with the ultimate goal of being able to provide wrap around services.
GPS recently partnered with KC Healthy Kids and Palestine Missionary Baptist church to put on an event for these families. They have formed a group of grandparents who meet at Palestine Missionary Baptist church once a month to discuss various topics such as, dealing with self esteem, grief and loss, sex and drugs etc. Most of the grandparents have found it helpful to share their struggles with others who are in their same situation..
Host Nancy Leazer will talk with Denita Hoard, a student at UMKC and her mentor, Dr. Joan McDowd from UMKC about their efforts to form support groups and find services for Grandparents that are raising their grandchildren.
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The Calendar for October 31st
Rep Brandon Ellington, G.Y.R.L., 100 Men of Blue Hills, Consolidated Social Work Services and Love House are hosting a Spooky Night out for Families – Trick or Treat safe place for kids. There will be Spooky Night Activities, scary movies, the haunted field as well as candy and children’s games. You can join them from 6-9pm, Monday Oct 31st, at 3836 Chestnut, KCMO
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The Kansas City Chapter of Missourian’s For Altenatives to the Death Penalty will meet Tuesday, November 1st from 6:30 to 8pm at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut, KCMO.
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The Black Archives of Mid America presents a Community Screening of the new documentary series “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise”. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. looks at the last 50 years of African-American history plus Spoken Word Presentations, Thursday, November 3rd, Reception 6:00pm, Program 6:30pm at 1722 E. 17th Terrace, KCMO. To find out about reservations check out the Black Archives website at blackarchives.org
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The Kansas City Chapter of Empower Missouri’s First Friday Forum will be Friday, November 4th 11:30am – 1:00pm at the Westport Flea Market, 817 Westport Rd, KCMO.
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The KC Area Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children and Other Survivors of Homicide will hold their monthly meeting Friday , November 4th beginning at 7:30 PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 2552 Gillham Road, KCMO. POMC makes the difference through on-going emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy and awareness. They meet to provide support and assistance to all survivors of homicide victims while working to create a world free of murder.
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Give Yourself Real Love is hosting a four week Girls Camp for girls 12-18 years of age. The first two parts will be on consecutive Saturdays, November 5th and 12th, with a Friday night sleep over on Friday November 18th into Saturday the 19th and finishing with a Beauty Day on Saturday November 26th. They are also holding a Princess Camp for girls ages 5-11 You can find out how to enroll, cost of events, time and locations at www.gyrlplease.org/ or by sending an email to [email protected]
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