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“Now that I am no longer on a team, I like to continue participating in tumbling for fun. I also enjoy volunteering as a cheerleading coach and doing yoga,”

— Newman University senior nursing student Alexis Smith

⭐️ Today’s Top Stories

Voice Concludes Shift, Pivot, Thrive recognition with banquet

December 8th, The Community Voice, along with our partners Koch Industries, helped conclude our year-long initiative to honor successful Black businesses in Wichita, with an awards dinner for the program’s selected honorees, their family and […]

Newman University nursing student is Miss Wichita 2023

Alexis Smith, who will graduate in May and compete for Miss Kansas in June, will use her position to advocate for victims of domestic abuse and violence.

The VOICE, December 16, 2022 E-Edition

Wichita’s Urban Preparatory Academy Wins $500,000 in Annual Yass Prize

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022— Wichita’s Urban Preparatory Academy, the only African American private school in Kansas, has won national recognition as one of America’s most innovative and effective education providers in the annual competition for the […]

🗓 Upcoming Events

Mon., Dec. 19, 1-2 pm – Let’s Go Build Free Build, 2684 N Greenwich Rd. Come build with Lego bricks at Wichita’s premier Lego fun place! Each attendee will choose from one of three Lego Stuntz cycles or a Lego holiday train kit. Time will be provided to put together the sets. Stuntz bikes, once built, can also race on our 20 foot race track! Cost $14.95

Mon., Dec 19, 10 am – Social Media 2023 Jumpstart. Wichita Public Library – Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd. Whether you’re just getting started or consider yourself fairly knowledgeable, this mini workshop will leave you with actionable tips and actions to help you succeed with social media for the next year.  FREE

Sat., Dec. 24, 7 pm – R & B Karaoke. Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge 417 E. Douglas. Open to all, Live Music, R&B Christmas karaoke with the ICT best vocalists and musicians. Cost $15

Dec. 26 – 30, 7 pm – 33rd Annual Dirk Chaney Memorial Workshop, St. Andrew’s MBC, 3901 E 25th Gospel music seminar, Rehearsals Dec. 26-29, 7pm nightly. Registration $25. Concert December 30th, 7pm

Fri., Dec. 30, 12:30 – 2:30 pm – The Network, The White Building,  3219 E. Douglas. Network with like minded individuals.Grow Your Business, Gain New Clients, Bring Your Business Cards, Build relationships in your own community. The purpose of networking is to gain connections with other business individuals to create working and professional relationships. FREE

Sat., Dec. 31, 8 pm – NYE Scholarship Benefit Party, Hyatt Regency, 400 W Waterman. Join Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Gamma Upsilon for the New Year’s Eve Scholarship Benefit Party at Hyatt Regency. Enjoy live music by DJ Daddy Mac and live band Press Play. Your ticket includes dinner, a balloon drop and champagne toast. Party with us while also supporting our scholarship benefit initiative. Cost $125 https://bit.ly/3TLxUYP

Sat., Dec. 31 & Sun Jan 1, 2 am, 8:30 pm – R&B Sensation Rome City Nightz Old Town 222 N. Washington. DJ B Ray DJ3 Vip sections available, Hookah available, Bottle service, Red Carpet, Balloon drop.  Cost $35

Event’s may change times or locations, or be cancelled on short notice. this calendar may not reflect last-minute changes or could contain inaccurate information; please check in advance on all events.

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