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Happy Friday, you’ve made it through another week! Here are some of our top stories from this week, in case you missed them.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Wichita Black Business Tour
- Grocery savings for SNAP recipients
- Trump’s only Black cabinet member
- HBCUs are seeing record application numbers
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NATIONAL NEWS
What to Know About Scott Turner, Trump’s Pick for Housing Secretary
Scott Turner, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Turner, 52, is the only Black person selected to be a member of the Republican’s Cabinet.
WICHITA NEWS
Black Business Tour Rallied Support for Wichita’s Black-Owned Businesses
Our very own Bonita Gooch participated in the Black Business Tour in downtown Wichita!
Click here to watch videos from the tour and learn more about each business
KANSAS CITY NEWS
3X SNAP Food Bucks Deal A Holiday Lifesaver for KC Families
As grocery prices continue to strain household budgets this holiday season, Kansas City area SNAP recipients can stretch their food dollars a bit further with a special produce-matching program running through the end of the year.
Find participating locations here
EDUCATION
Howard University’s Record Applications Show Boom in Black Colleges
At Howard University, Vice President Kamala Harris’ alma mater, applications topped 36,000 – a record for the 2024-2025 school year. Spelman says it’s on track to shatter its application record for the upcoming academic year, which it last broke in 2022.
Find out what other HBCUs are breaking records
PEOPLE
Bishop T.D. Jakes Gives Health Update After ‘Life-Threatening Calamity’
Bishop T.D. Jakes spoke to the crowd at The Potter’s House of Dallas virtually on Sunday, one week after he was rushed off the stage following a health scare.
Tap here to watch his update message
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