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Title
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Laud Work of Club
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Description
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News article about work of the �??Brotherhood Democratic Club, a black political organization in the second ward�?� of Kansas City. News of the club�??s influence in a recent election is reported. The club's president was Sylvester Norris.
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Date
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1970-04-09
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Missouri Democratic Grande Dame Reflects
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Description
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Interview with Dutch Newman, long-time leader of the Westport Landing Democratic Club, on the eve of her 95th birthday. Newman discusses her involvement with Kansas City and national politics, her process of vetting candidates, and other topics.
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Date
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2015-08-15
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Once-Influential Political Clubs see Power Wane
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Description
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The Citizens Association and Freedom Inc. were once powerful organizations for influencing political change. Both organizations are now experiencing financial difficulties and shrinking membership. Their decline as a force for grassroots political involvement may be attributed to new social media, young leaders who are impatient with slow change, "shorter attention spans and voters' distrust of mainstream organizations."
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Date
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2009-12-01
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
