TOPEKA – The state of Kansas announces the launch of a new art contest geared towards Kansas youth. The Youth Suicide Prevention Art Contest is for artists, musicians, painters, writers, […]
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Governor Kelly Encourages Kansans to Apply for Low Income Energy Assistance Program Funding Available to Help Pay High Electricity Bills
TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly encouraged Kansans to apply for funds available through the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) to help pay high electricity bills caused by extremely cold temperatures. […]
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Jackson and Taylor Elected Kansas State Democratic Officers
KANSAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY ELECTS NEW OFFICERS AT ANNUAL WASHINGTON DAYS CONVENTION On Saturday, members of the Kanas Democratic Party met virtually for their annual Washington Days convention, where they elected […]
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WNBA approves Montgomery’s role in new Dream ownership group
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery made history on Friday as part of a three-member investor group that was approved to purchase the team. The ownership change […]
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LaVannes Squires, KU’s First African-American Men’s Basketball Player, Passes Away at 90
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Former Kansas men’s basketball player, LaVannes Squires, died Feb. 19 at the age of 90, in Pasadena, Calif. Squires was the first African-American men’s basketball student-athlete at […]
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How February – the shortest month in the year – Became Black History Month
The history of Black History Month dates back more than 100 years. You may have heard that it was founded by Carter G. Woodson, but the story of Negro History […]
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BHFOD 28: The Jackie Robinson of Golf
Charlie Sifford, often referred to as the Jackie Robinson of golf, was the first African American to earn a PGA Tour card, and was the first black golfer to be […]
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Black Nurses Partnering for Two Church Vaccine Drives
Wichita Black Nurses, in conjunction with the Sedgwick County Health Department, have scheduled two community-based COVID-19 vaccine clinics for individuals 65 and older. The clinics will be held: Sun. March […]
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BHFOD 27: First African American Female Firefighter
A black woman was among the city’s earliest black firefighters. Her name was Molly Williams, and she was a slave. Not much detail exists about Williams beyond a few bare […]
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Frontline Hero of the Week: Kelly Spires
Kelly Spires, Store Manager at Save A Lot has been serving Northeast Wichita for the past 15 years. She’s been nominated for her commitment to providing excellent customer service to […]