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SUMMARY:Ponder. This. – Building Wichita Together: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:this community-centered gathering brings together dynamic leaders\, creatives\, and changemakers for an evening of dialogue\, reflection\, and collective visioning inspired by the exhibition “Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury”. The program will also feature guest poetry performances by Knowledge & Essex\, offering moments of rhythm and reflection throughout the evening. \n\n\n\n◆ Hosted and moderated by Tasha Hayes and Naquela Pack\, the event invites Wichita residents to engage in honest conversation about our shared goals\, challenges\, and opportunities to build a stronger\, more connected city. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\nShane Carter ◆ Shane Carter is Executive Director of The Kansas African American Museum. \n\n\n\nAnthony Joiner ◆ An art dealer and nonprofit founder  \n\n\n\nMolly McFerson ◆ Director and Chief Executive Officer\, Wichita Art Museum. \n\n\n\nNnanna Okpara ◆  Founder and Director of Festive ICT \n\n\n\nBrandon Polite ◆ Co-founder of Protect Your Mind\, and Executive Director of the Build and Rebuild Family and Education Center. \n\n\n\nAileen Rueda-DaCosta ◆ Kansas-based storyteller\, advocate\, and portrait photographer.  \n\n\n\n◆ About the exhibition:https://wam.org/…/safer-waters-picturing-black…/
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/ponder-this-building-wichita-together-a-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Wichita Art Museum\, 1400 W. Museum Blvd\, Wichita\, KS\, 67203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Festivals & Fairs,movies & Speeches
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SUMMARY:LET'S TALK COMM
DESCRIPTION:Ricki Ellison will lead a hands-on workshop on how words\, tone and audience segmentation influence the way messages are received by community members. \n\n\n\nRM 233
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/lets-talk-comm/
LOCATION:WSU Rhatigan Student Center\, 1845 N Fairmount\, Wichita\, KS\, 67260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,movies & Speeches
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UID:10003237-1771772400-1771779600@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:A Family Reunion"
DESCRIPTION: Dr. Tasha Kelly and Tasha Hayes are the featured speakers for this special program. \n\n\n\n Fred Douglass #99 of the Prince Hall Affiliated Lodges of the 5th District of Kansas will be hosting a Black History Program
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/a-family-reunion/
LOCATION:Carl Brewer Community Center\, 1329 E 13th\, WICHITA\, Kansas\, 67214
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Food & Beverage,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T180000
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SUMMARY:WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE WICHITA SALES TAX
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community informational session.  Unbiased – Get the Facts – Get Your Questions Answered
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/what-do-you-know-about-the-wichita-sales-tax/
LOCATION:Carl Brewer Community Center\, 1329 E 13th\, WICHITA\, Kansas\, 67214
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T163000
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SUMMARY:3rd Congressional House District Representative Sharice Davids to Wichita
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sedgwick County Democratic Party and welcome KS 3rd Congressional House District Representative Sharice Davids to Wichita\, for Happy Hour
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/3rd-congressional-house-district-representative-sharice-davids-to-wichita/
LOCATION:ARTICHOKE SANDWICH BAR EAST\, 2959 N Rock Rd\, Wichita\, Kansas\, 67226
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,Food & Beverage,movies & Speeches
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UID:10003226-1768815000-1768824000@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speaker Program & Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Check-in\, registration\, and warm refreshments at the Cultural Center. \n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Keynote address and opening plenary. \n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A guided nature walk along Brush Creek\, focusing on the connection between humans and nature. The walk is led by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ranger. 
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-speaker-program-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center\, 3700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd\, 64130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charities & Causes,Children, Youth & Families,Holiday Event,movies & Speeches
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SUMMARY:Manhattan MLK Jr. Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:30th year of the Community Celebration with Art & Writing entries and distinguished speaker\, She Mayberry III. Music\, refreshments and birthday cake.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/manhattan-mlk-jr-community-celebration/
LOCATION:KS
CATEGORIES:Charities & Causes,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Event,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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UID:10003203-1768647600-1768662000@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:A Sewful Celebration with Stephen Towns
DESCRIPTION:WAM invites you to a Family ArtVenture with a very special guest: Stephen Towns\, the artist of “Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury”. Inspired by the subject of Towns’ paintings and quilts—a Florida lake resort for Black vacationers in the age of segregation—join us for creativity\, community\, and learning. While the weather’s chilly and gray\, channel sunny summertime days at WAM as you: \n\n\n\n◆ Join guest artist Towns for a storytime in the galleries\, and ask him about his art \n\n\n\n◆ Explore the sights\, sounds\, and scents of Paradise Park at a sensory and imagination station \n\n\n\n◆ Learn to sew by hand\, like Towns \n\n\n\n◆ Create wearable art \n\n\n\n◆ Travel back in time to Paradise Park in the 1950s with swing music and dance
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/a-sewful-celebration-with-stephen-towns/
LOCATION:Wichita Art Museum\, 1400 W. Museum Blvd\, Wichita\, KS\, 67203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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UID:10003211-1768478400-1768482000@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING\, JR.
DESCRIPTION:A Tribute Reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s“Letter from the Birmingham Jail” Presented by Fort Scott Community College & Pittsburg State University Students.• Tomato soup\, dessert\, drinks and birthday cake will be available for free. (Attendees may also bring their own lunch).• Photo Promotion taken with “I Stand For” signs by Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/celebrating-the-life-of-martin-luther-king-jr/
LOCATION:Ellis Fine Arts Center\, 2108 S Horton St\, Fort Scott\, Kansas\, 66701
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Holiday Event,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T150000
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UID:10003155-1766235600-1766242800@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:"The Amistad Africans” 2025 Theme: African Americans and Labor
DESCRIPTION:\, the GKC Black History Study Group\, along with our institutional members\, the National World War I Museum & Memorial\, Clay County African American Legacy\, Inc.\, the Plaza Community Christian Church\, the Kansas University Medical Center Office of Impact & Belonging\, The UMKC SPARK Flossie Pack Center for Lifelong Learning\, the William Jewell College Office of Access and Engagement\, the Kansas City Museum\, and the Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign (BAAC) of Weston will hold our monthly program/meeting in person with featured speaker\, Mr. Robert King\, board chair of Discovering Amistad.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/the-amistad-africans-2025-theme-african-americans-and-labor/
LOCATION:Black Archives Of Mid-America\, 1722 East 17th Terrace\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T000000
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UID:10002700-1764633600-1767052799@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:KC Fire
DESCRIPTION:New Short Term Exhibit: KC Fire!\nThis exhibit in partnership with the Kansas City Fire Historical Society will tell the story of the KCFD and the City’s Black Firefighters.\nPhotographs and uniforms from within the Black Archives Collection will be on display\, with multiple items from KCFHS\, including game well boxes\, helmets\, photographs\, nozzles\, and more\, will be on display.\nThis is a once in a lifetime display of materials rarely seen in public. The exhibit will be on display in the Rotating Gallery of the Black Archives of Mid-America from December 2- December 29\, 2025 Monday- Friday 9am-5pm.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/kc-fire/
LOCATION:Black Archives Of Mid-America\, 1722 East 17th Terrace\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charities & Causes,Children, Youth & Families,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T150000
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CREATED:20251118T204238Z
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UID:10002692-1764421200-1764428400@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:McIlwaine Quarterly Speaker Series – Story of a Wichita Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:Story of a Wichita Neighborhood \n\n\n\n\n\nThe story of a neighborhood is about gathering together to build a life; places to stay\, work\, and be together in community. Such stories also include establishing a place of significance in the greater community of the city. Historian Donna Rae Pearson explores the McAdams neighborhood\, tracing its origins to Wichita’s earlies days.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/mcilwaine-quarterly-speaker-series-story-of-a-wichita-neighborhood/
LOCATION:SEDGWICK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM\, 204 S MAIN\, WICHITA\, Kansas\, 67202
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,Charities & Causes,Children, Youth & Families,movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123246
CREATED:20251111T015208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T015211Z
UID:10002683-1763307000-1763319600@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:WHY TRUMP
DESCRIPTION:Documentary screening and discussion.  Part 2 Two Americas.  Documentary from 7X Emmy award winner Brian Schodorf
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/why-trump/
LOCATION:Dunbar Theater\, 1007 N Cleveland
CATEGORIES:Movies,movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T220000
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UID:10002657-1763229600-1763244000@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:Soul 2 Soul: Buck O'Neil's 114th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss a soulful night of Jazz celebrating the Soul of Baseball\, Buck O’Neil\, in memory of his 114th Birthday. \n\n\n\nFor years\, Buck O’Neil used his birthday to raise money and awareness for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM). After his passing in 2006\, the NLBM continued the tradition of celebrating his illustrious life! \n\n\n\nMake plans to step out with us for Soul2Soul\, a night of sultry\, soulful Jazz featuring scentillating concerts by chart-topping saxophonist\, Pamela Williams (“The Saxtress”) and guitarist\, Adam Hawley\, to help us celebrate Buck’s 114th birthday. \n\n\n\nThe birthday bash will be held at The Little Theater at the Kansas City Convention Center and includes a special VIP ticket option that features food\, drinks and a special commemorative gift. \n\n\n\nProceeds benefit the NLBM. Ladies are encouraged to wear RED.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/soul-2-soul-buck-oneils-114th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:KS
CATEGORIES:Charities & Causes,Children, Youth & Families,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T193000
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UID:10002649-1763056800-1763062200@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:Journal Talk:  Braver Angels Debate on Birthright Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:Step into a space where disagreement isn’t something to avoid — it’s something to explore. \n\n\n\nJoin us for KLC’s first Braver Angels Debate\, a dynamic\, moderated forum designed to bring people together across differences. In this format\, community members don’t argue to “win.” Instead\, they speak\, listen\, and question with curiosity — often leaving with deeper understanding of their own views and greater insight into the views of others.  This isn’t a panel or a shouting match. Some attendees will share prepared remarks on the resolution — “The United States should end birthright citizenship” — while others will ask questions or simply listen. Moderators ensure a respectful exchange where every voice has a place\, whether you speak or observe. \n\n\n\nWhy come? Experience a proven structure for civil dialogue on tough issues Hear perspectives from across the ideological spectrum Practice curiosity and respectful engagement in real time Leave with stronger community connections — even across divides \n\n\n\nNo expertise is required. Just bring an open mind and a willingness to engage. \n\n\n\n Why register? Your responses on the registration form help us shape a thoughtful\, balanced conversation and make sure everyone has the best experience possible. Sign up here  https://zfrmz.com/7JtSZub8ASv8UfmJI8iR \n\n\n\nLearn more: http://www.kansasleadershipcenter.org/…/journal-talks…/ \n\n\n\nAbout Braver Angels: https://braverangels.org/ \n\n\n\n Note: This resolution does not represent the Kansas Leadership Center’s stance on the issue. We will alternate between speeches in support of and against the resolution.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/journal-talk-braver-angels-debate-on-birthright-citizenship/
LOCATION:KS
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,Charities & Causes,Children, Youth & Families,movies & Speeches
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