Merry Christmas,
As you celebrate this special day, we want to take a moment to thank you—our valued readers. Your support and trust in The Community Voice fuel our mission to inform, empower, and uplift our communities.
We’re honored to serve you and look forward to a bright new year together.
From all of us at The Community Voice, warm wishes for a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! 🌟
Bonita & The Voice Team
In This Issue:
- Seven Christmas Carols That Bear a Touch of Soul
- Where is Black Santa?
- 6 Easy Ways to Put Christ in Christmas TODAY
- 9 New Holiday Albums to Enjoy
- Plus a couple of gifts for you
HOLIDAY NEWS
Seven Christmas Carols That Bear a Touch of Soul
Carols date back to the 13th century, apparently having flourished under the influence of St. Francis of Assisi. But many have been added to our repertoire and are written by African Americans — people we know — whose music has always given us life.
A GIFT FROM THE VOICE TEAM
It’s culture! It’s history! It’s fun! and it’s OUR GIFT TO YOU!! For the first 10 people who purchase tickets TODAY to our Sat., Dec. 28 Black Trivia Night, we’ll give one ticket for free. Just click the QR code above. YES BOGO – Buy one, get one free! We’ll let you know if you won the free ticket by the end of the day.
We hope you’ll join us for Black Trivia Night!
HOLIDAY NEWS
Where is Black Santa?
In 2013, journalist Aisha Harris, a writer for Slate Magazine, created an uproar when she penned a column, “Santa Claus Should Not Be a White Man Anymore.” Still, other than on t-shirts and figurines, Black Santas remain too rare, despite a history that dates back 80 years.
Learn why Black Santas were more prevalent 80 years ago than today
A CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM THE WICHITA ART MUSEUM
WAM Offers Free Entry to Robert Peterson Exhibit
“Somewhere in America,” the exhibit of work by Oklahoma-based African-American artist Robert Peterson, spoke to my heart,” wrote our editor Bonita Gooch.
Instead of depictions of upscale and glamorous Black people in their finest regalia, or historic Black people who reflect a time long ago, or modernistic depictions of Black people that exaggerate our features or style, Peterson’s work depicts Black Americans you can easily find “somewhere in America.”
As a gift to the community, admission to the exhibit, regularly $12, is waved now through Sun., Dec. 29.
Learn more about the exhibit here
HOLIDAY NEWS
8 New Christmas Albums to Add to Your Holiday Playlist
So much about Black family gatherings includes music and the Christmas holidays are no exception, with a playlist to love.
Sure you have your holiday favorites, but try out some of this year’s new releases that include a mix of soul, R&B, Jazz and Gospel.
Listen to tracks from some of the albums
HOLIDAY NEWS
6 Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas Today
How, exactly, are we supposed to put Christ back in Christmas? Especially if you’ve spent your time leading up to today knee-deep in decorations, cookie-baking, and struggling to put up the Christmas tree. We’ve come up with 6 simple things you can do to keep your focus on Jesus today – no theology degree required!
Read these simple ideas to use today
A MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL BLACK UNITED FRONT KANSAS CITY
The National Black United Front – Kansas City Chapter (NBUF-KC) is bringing its signature Kwanzaa celebration back to the 18th & Vine Jazz District.
The week-long celebration runs from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. Most events will take place at the Gem Theater, with the final celebration moving to the Nefertiti Ballroom in Kansas City, KS.
Learn more about each night’s entertainment
KWANZAA
Kwanzaa Celebrations Across Kansas
Three public events have been announced for celebration of Kwanzaa in Wichita.
Thurs., Dec. 26, 2 p.m.: Kwanzaa Celebration, The Center, 1914 E. 11th St. Celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa hosted by the Sedgwick County Council of Elders and the Wichita Branch NAACP. FREE
Thu., Dec. 26, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Celebrate Kwanzaa, Wichita Public Library, 711 W. 2nd St. Learn about this special holiday, craft with family and friends, and come together with community. FREE
Sat, Dec. 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Kwanzaa Weekend Popup Shop, the Vista Event Space 250 s.e. 29th .St., Topeka, KS.
Daniel Penny Takes in Army-Navy Game With Trump The former Marine who was charged but acquitted in killing Jordan Neely, a Black homeless man, in a New York City subway. (ABC NEWS)
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: Every Update in His Case Last Week If you’re trying to keep up with Diddy (and Jay-Z’s) case here’s the latest (Newsweek)
Michelle Obama Shares Holiday Traditions & How Barack Is ‘Really Hard To Shop For’ “I can’t get him another golf shirt. “(TV Insider)
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