This year marks a powerful milestone in Black journalism across Kansas — 30 years since the founding of The Community Voice, a publication committed to telling the stories that too often go untold.
Since our very first issue on April 5, 1995, we have remained true to our founders’ vision: to provide trusted, insightful, and culturally relevant journalism that uplifts and informs Black communities across Wichita, Kansas, and Kansas City.
Today, we’re proud to announce the start of our year-long 30th Anniversary celebration. We’re planning a full 12 months of events designed to reflect our mission — fun, educational events, with something for all ages that honor our past and build for the future.
GET READY! We’ll bring you into our celebration with what we hope will be a historic, but enjoyable, walk down memory lane as we pull out some of our stories and photos from the past in print and online.
Our special anniversary coverage and events will celebrate our history, honor the people who’ve carried this paper forward, and most of all, uplift the community that’s made this journey possible.
We invite you to walk with us, support us, and celebrate with us.