The Exploration Place is kicking off a new adults-only music series- for those who want to get out and have some fun during these (usually) cold winter months. There will […]
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The Search for Black Wealth: “Generation One”
Generation One: The Search for Black Wealth released last summer is finally having a showing in Wichita. The movie addresses an important issue — closing the Black Wealth Gap. It’s […]
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Concerns Growing Over Zika Virus for Mothers and Newborns
The Zika virus is a mosquito-transmitted infection related to dengue, yellow fever and West Nile virus. It did not begin spreading widely in the Western Hemisphere until last May, when […]
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Teens Can Have Fun While Volunteering Over Spring Break
Teens are encouraged to carve some time out of their spring break to volunteer through Youth Days of Caring, Mar. 14-18. The United Way has 962 volunteer positions available at […]
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More Fiber in Your Teens Diet Lowers Risk of Cancer Later
For girls and young women, getting a lot of fiber could pay off decades later with lowered risk of developing breast cancer, according to a large U.S study. Researches analyzed […]
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Cooking Matters: A Free Cooking Workshop Series
A six-week cooking workshop designed to make cooking healthier and easier begins March 1 at Lynette Woodard Recreation Center, 2755 E. 19th St. The free series helps families learn to […]
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Historic L’Overture School Opens as Segregated School for Wichita African Americans
Under the principalship of Fred C. West, a 15-room school located at 13th and Mosley was established in 1912. The school was named after the famous French Negro General of […]
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Complete Riverfest Concert Lineup Released
Wichita Festivals, Inc. today announced Riverfest concert headliners, a line-up covering a wide variety of genres and featuring many popular national acts festivalgoers can enjoy just for the price of […]
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Drinking These 2 Beverages Can Add Years to Your Life
Living longer depends on many factors. Some are outside of your control, such as genes and hereditary traits. But others are very controllable. These include healthy habits such as not […]
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Kansan Eva Jessye Becomes the Unofficial Curator and Guardian of Musical Porgy and Bess
Eva Jessye was blessed with many talents that helped her become an internationally recognized poet, writer, artist, teacher, actress, performer, composer and choral director. On Jan. 20, 1895, Eva Jessye […]