91-year-old Chester Owens, Kansas City's first Black councilman and civil rights leader, passes away.

91-year-old Chester Owens, a prominent civil rights leader and first Black councilman in Kansas City, KS, has passed away. Known for his work in desegregation, he helped bring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Kansas and was recognized by the city with an honorary street sign alongside his late wife, Lillie Anne. Mayor Garner praised Owens' legacy of love, leadership, and commitment to community.

August 23, 2024
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