Happy Monday, Wichita!
We hope you enjoyed the weekend. Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of Wichita.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Candidates for Wichita’s District 1 seat will participate in a forum tomorrow
- The Community Voice celebrates 30 years of service
- A nod to our founders, Billy and Wyvette McCray
- Different Type of Flava has a new location in Wichita
- Mary Dean of Wichita is mobilizing women to D.C.
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who founded Motown Records in Detroit, Michigan in 1959?
A. Berry Gordy B. Quincy Jones C. Otis Williams D. James Brown
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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30TH ANNIVERSARY
The Community Voice Celebrates 30 Years of Service to the Community
This year marks a powerful milestone in Black journalism across Kansas — 30 years since the founding of The Community Voice! 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.
WICHITA NEWS
City Council Candidates in District 1 to Participate in Forum at WSU
Local elections are important! Don’t miss your chance to hear from candidates running for Wichita’s District 1 City Council seat TOMORROW, July 15.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
We’re always looking for ways to improve, and your input matters. Could you please take 5 minutes to complete our survey? Your feedback will help us better serve you and our community of readers. Thank you in advance!
BUSINESS
Different Type of Flava: Wichita Sisters Serve Up Food, Culture, and Opportunity
Wichita’s culinary scene just got a new kind of flavor: bold, soulful, and rooted in purpose. Sisters Kara Korean and Atlantiz Pete just opened their second location of Different Type of Flava.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
We’ve created one place for you to see events happening around Wichita and the entire state. Check out The Link Up today, our new online calendar!
30TH ANNIVERSARY
A Legacy Rooted in Vision and Family
As we celebrate 30 years of service with The Community Voice, we recognize our founders, Billy and Wyvette McCray.
WICHITA NEWS
Wichitan Mobilizing National Black Women’s Equity March in Washington, D.C.
Local advocate Mary Dean is taking her efforts to Washington, D.C., and asking Black women from across the country to join her.
Get Out This Week In Wichita:
SUMMER: Storytime in the Park. Read along with stories on the big screen at Naftzger Park and enjoy music, snacks, free books, and an activity for the kids. (July 15, 10a.m.)
COMMUNITY: District 1 Wichita City Council Forum. Get informed ahead of the 2025 primary election. Hear from candidates running for City Council. (July 15, 6p.m.)
CELEBRATION: 2025 Definers Dinner. Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence in Entrepreneurship featuring guest, Davontae Harris, NFL Veteran – Wichita native – Serial Entrepreneur. (July 18, 5p.m.)
ARTS: Fashion Friday “Golden Hour of Glam”. Grab your friends for this annual electrifying runway show. Bringing the heat with Couture that will transport you to Paradise. (July 18, 8p.m.)
See more Wichita events on our new online calendar!
Texas floods latest: Death toll climbs to 132 as dozens rescued after new round of flash floods. Flood warnings remain in effect across the Hill Country on Monday as thunderstorms and heavy rain continue to batter the region. (The Independent)
Trump to supply missiles to Ukraine, gives Russia 50-day ultimatum. President Trump announced Monday that the U.S. will dramatically increase weapons supplies to European allies, with those countries then sending arms to Ukraine. (Axios)
Trivia Answer: A. Berry Gordy. Motown Records was founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in 1959. Initially, the label was established as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, with an $800 loan from his family. It was later incorporated as Motown Record Corporation on April 14, 1960
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