The Community Voice

Mom, Dad, and Expo - A KBEN Event
2026-04-11 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Kansas City Kansas Community College-Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center, 6565 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS, 66102, United States
The Kansas Birth Equity Network presents Mom, Dad, and Baby Expo a free community event centered on community, conversation, and connection to resources!

Date: Saturday, April 11th
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: KCKCC Technical Education Center

What to Expect:
Discussions on doulas, midwives, health insurance, childcare, mental health & more
Local vendors & organizations supporting the whole family
Raffle prizes, free lunch, and on-site childcare

You can find registration, childcare sign up, vendor sign up, and more at this link! linktr.ee/momdadbabyexpo26

BRIDGING THE NEIGHBORHOOD
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | BRIDGE CHURCH
My mission has always been to give back to the community I was raised in. Also the participating vendors will be selling their products at a affordable price. My heart tells me to do my best to feed any homeless person that may come through during this event. IF I SEE SOMETHING I HAVE TO DO SOMETHING!!!! In this neighborhood where I grew up, there are numerous homeless individuals. My goal is to feed the homeless on this day.

UPROAR
2026-04-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Zhou B Art Center Kansas City, 1801 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64127, United States
The 2nd Annual Unicorn UPROAR! invites you into a dreamscape where reality bends and imagination takes center stage. Inspired by the darling worlds of the Surrealists: Dali, Magritte, and others. This year’s party transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.
A night where clocks melt, clouds drift indoors, and everything is SO SURREAL. Immerse yourself in a world of art, food, and performance that bends reality and delights the senses.
Join our UPROAR! and help fuel Unicorn Theatre’s mission to produce bold, boundary-breaking work that sparks dialogue and builds community.

A Night of Enchantment!
2026-04-25 17:30 - 22:00 | WSU Metroplex, 5025 E 29th, Wichita, Kansas
Beta Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

You’re Invited to A Night of Enchantment! The Building Knowledge and Opportunities Foundation invites the Wichita community to an unforgettable evening of elegance, inspiration, and celebration at “A Night of Enchantment: The Pearl Ball.”

“The Women of Brown,” a presentation and discussion by Donna Rae Pearson
2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N Water St, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
Join us for a special presentation and community discussion, “The Women of Brown,” led by museum specialist Donna Rae Pearson.
Donna Rae will share the stories and contributions of twelve Black women, often overlooked, who were the forefront of the civil rights movement as plaintiffs in the landmark Brown vs Board of Education case. Their courage and determination were essential to the story of the Brown decision and its impact on American society.

FREE and open to the public

Coffee and pastries provided

Validated parking

Wheelchair accessible

About the Speaker
Donna Rae, a Master’s degree in History from Wichita State University with an emphasis in Public History, is a curator at the Kansas Historical Society’s Kansas Museum of History. Her role as a curator is not just a job but a passion she brings to life through her work. Before her current role, she was the Local History Librarian at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, where she taught people how to conduct research and worked to preserve the stories of the Topeka community. Her influence extends beyond her professional roles, as she is a commissioner on the Local Landmarks Commission and the Planning Commission in Topeka.
This program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.

Equal Opportunity Dinner, Awards & Silent Auction
2026-05-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Holiday Inn East, 549 S Rock Rd, Wichita, KS, 67207
The evening will begin with a Reception and Silent Auction at 5:30 p.m., followed by Dinner and Program at 6:30 p.m. This special event is not only a celebration of excellence in our community, but also a vital opportunity to support and advance the mission of the Urban League of Kansas.

During the program, we will honor outstanding champions of equality, diversity, and leadership who are making a meaningful impact in the Wichita community.

I Am a Diamond Gala
2026-05-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Wichita Marriott, 9100 E Corporate Hills Dr, 9100 E Corporate Hills Dr, Wichita, KS, 67207, United States
This fundraising event is designed for IAAD expenses including our Fearfully & Wonderfully Made Diamond Dinner held every October. This year we are taking our evening of elegance to the next level and we woold love to have you to attend this unforgettable experience!! This year will be an exquisite ALL-WHITE Formal/Semi Formal Affair offering two ticket experiences designed for a night of sophistication, celebration and exceptional dining!Thank you for thise who have already purchased your ticket or have made a commitment. This is going to be an epic evening…DON’T MISS IT!!! Please see the ticket information below and GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!! Thank you in advance for your love and suport of IAAD!!!

�VIP EXPERIENCE: $200-Access to Private VIP Social Hour Lounge w/ hors d’ oeuvres-VIP White Carpet Stroll-Dias Seating-Two-Meat Plated Entree (Served)-VIP Special Recognition

�GENERAL ADMISSION: $100-Social Hour Lounge-General Seating-Gourmet Self-Serve Dining

If you would like to attend please call, text, or send a private message.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:Zelle: 316-207-9812CashApp: $IAADIncGivelify: I Am A Diamond, Inc.Creidit Card: https://www.iamadiamondinc.org/eve…/2026-iaad-diamond-gala

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