Happy Monday, Wichita!
We hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend. Let’s kick off the week with new stories coming out of Wichita.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Baron Hoy becomes first Black Assistant City Attorney and Prosecutor in Newton, KS
- Catch a vibe at Brian Miller’s sangria shop
- The Wichita Jazz Festival kicks off this week
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which of the following boxers was the heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949?
A. Joe Louis B. Jack Johnson C. Muhammad Ali D. Sugar Ray Robinson
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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BLACK HISTORY
Baron Hoy: First Black Assistant City Attorney and City Prosecutor in Newton, KS
Wichita native Baron Hoy is breaking new ground with his recent appointment as Assistant City Attorney and City Prosecutor for the City of Newton, Kansas.
A MESSAGE FROM PLATFORM PRODUCTIONS
CULTURE
Simply Sangria: Winning Wines and Cultural Connections
Discover Brian Miller’s sangria shop in Wichita, offering more than handcrafted wine—it’s a cultural space where creativity and Black expression are always on the menu.
WICHITA EVENTS
April May Webb and Sounds of A&R Will Help Close Out 53rd Wichita Jazz Festival
The Wichita Jazz Festival kicks off this week, April 22-26! Get to know Sounds of April May Webb and Sounds of A&R before they hit the stage.
Kansas State Wildcats add MAC Player of the Year to basketball team via transfer. Nate Johnson, a 6-foot-3 guard, has announced his intentions to continue his career with the Kansas State Wildcats. (Wichita Eagle)
Catholics across the U.S. grieve, pray and reflect on the pope’s legacy. Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. (KCUR)
Shannon Sharpe sued for $50 million for alleged sexual assault and battery. The “Club Shay Shay” host is being sued for $50 million for allegedly relentlessly pursuing the plaintiff, among other claims. (The Grio)
Trivia Answer: A. Joe Louis. Jack Johnson ws the heavyweight champion from 1907 to 1915. Muhammad Ali reigned champion 1964 to 1967 when he was stripped of his title for refusing to enter the military draft. Sugar Ray Robinson was the World Welterweight Champion from 1946-1951.
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