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SUMMARY:It Cannot Always Be Night: A Celebration of Gwendolyn Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Join ArtsConnect to celebrate the one and only Ms. Gwendolyn Brooks and her birth in Topeka\, Kansas\, on June 7\, 1917. Hosted by poet\, historian and Brooks’ protege\, Quraysh Ali Lansana alongside Topeka poets Annette Hope Billings\, Dennis Etzel\, Jr.\, and Huascar Medina. \nMs. Brooks devoted much of her writing to the idea of speaking truth to power – of addressing global challenges amplified by the written word and with her signature understanding of how her work\, a proxy for the voices of everyday people\, can empower us all to push collectively against forces much larger than ourselves individually. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments as well as beer\, wine and soft drinks will be served. We appreciate your RSVP so that we can have an accurate estimate for planning. \nGwendolyn Brooks (1917–2000)\, a luminous force in American literature and the first Black author to be honored with a Pulitzer Prize\, began her journey right here in Topeka\, Kansas. While she moved to Chicago as an infant and became an “organic Chicagoan\,” her technical mastery and vivid portrayals of the everyday lives of urban Black Americans in Bronzeville continued to resonate both at home and abroad. Her work serves as a powerful testament to the struggles and triumphs of our communities\, inviting us all to witness the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/it-cannot-always-be-night-a-celebration-of-gwendolyn-brooks/
LOCATION:artsconnect\, 909 N. Kansas\, Topeka\, KS\, 66608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Movies,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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UID:10003597-1780135200-1780146000@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:Congressional District 4 Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Commissioner Angeline F. Johnson\, this event will provide access to resources and a community listening space to elevate the voices\, priorities\, and ideas for solutions communicated by Black Kansans from across the state and within all counties of Congressional District 4 (which includes residents residing in the following counties in the Wichita metro area: Butler\, Chautauqua\, Cherokee\,\, Cowley\, Elk\, Harvey\, Kingman\, Montgomery\, Sedgwick\, Sumner.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/congressional-district-4-town-hall/
LOCATION:Carl Brewer Community Center\, 1329 E 13th\, WICHITA\, Kansas\, 67214
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260514T182801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T182658Z
UID:10003600-1779989400-1779994800@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:On Tap & On the Map: The Legacy of Redlining in Wichita
DESCRIPTION:Wichita’s neighborhoods tell a story\, one shaped by policy decisions that determined where families could live\, invest\, and build generational wealth. \n\n\n\nJoin Council Member Joseph W. Shepard for On Tap & On the Map: The Legacy of Redlining in Wichita\, a community conversation exploring how redlining shaped our city and how its effects are still felt today in housing\, education\, economic opportunity\, and neighborhood investment. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll learn about Wichita’s history\, engage in thoughtful conversation\, and walk away with tangible ideas for how each of us can be part of building a more equitable and connected community. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a longtime resident or new to the conversation\, this event is an opportunity to better understand our past\, in a safe space\, so we can shape a stronger future for Wichita.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/on-tap-on-the-map-the-legacy-of-redlining-in-wichita/
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
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SUMMARY:Testing the American Dream
DESCRIPTION:An evening of live storytelling when faith in the American Dream is tested.Join the Wichita Journalism Collaborative and its partner\, The Journal at KLC\, to hear people in our community speak from the heart about a time when their vision of their American Dream was tested and how they responded. We’ll have time at the end for reflection and a short discussion.Register to attend: https://forms.kansasleadershipcenter.org/…/Fm…Storytellers include:▪️ Julian Azcary Montes\, entrepreneur & filmmaker▪️ Hugo Phan\, digital editor & news reporter▪️ Prophet N. Anyanwu Cox\, human rights activist\, reparationist\, RN\, MEd▪️ Dalton Glasscock\, vice mayor\, District 4 city council member\, bridgebuilder\, freedom believer & person of the crossThis event is open to the public. While there is no charge to attend\, it is a fundraiser for the Wichita Journalism Collaborative\, with a suggested donation of $25.Can’t attend but want to support the work? Donate here:https://klcjournal.com/…/testing-the-american-dream…/✨ Why attend?▪️ Hear real stories from people in your community.▪️ Reflect on what the American Dream means today.▪️ Take part in a shared experience centered on listening and understanding.✨ Why register? Advance registration helps us plan and ensure space for everyone.Admission is free\, but space is limited. Reserve your spot.Learn more about the event: https://kansasleadershipcenter.org/…/testing-the.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/testing-the-american-dream/
LOCATION:Roxy’s Downtown\, 412 1/2 E. Douglas\, Wichita\, Kansas\, 67202
CATEGORIES:Charities & Causes,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T183550Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Day Party
DESCRIPTION:Yes\, it is a day party! The focus is on mental health and trauma. There will be LCSW\, LCMH\, LMSW\, and Psychological therapist attending as well. We are encouraging ALL to come out\, especially or minorities\, and speak with or socialize with these professionals for care and or support. There is no cost for the event attendance\, but we will have food vendors\, jewelry vendors\, clothing vendors and others on site. Even you can sign your youth up for Outreach 316 Non profit organization\, Peerless Princess Elk Lodge #243 Youth Department\, Beauty and Talent and or Education Scholarship Programs.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/mental-health-day-party/
CATEGORIES:Charities & Causes,Food & Beverage,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
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SUMMARY:WAM Nights: Robert Peterson in Conversation with Terrell Jones on The Prophet
DESCRIPTION:6 – 6:30 PM Cash bar\n6:30 – 7:30 PM Program\nFree | Open to the Public\nLocation: Wichita Art Museum Farha Great Hall\n\n\n\n\n\nTo celebrate WAM’s new acquisition The Prophet\, we invite you to hear from Robert Peterson\, the artist\, and Terrell Jones\, renowned stylist\, fashion designer\, and the subject of the painting. \n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the tour of the travelling exhibition Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America\, organized by WAM\, we are honored to spotlight Peterson’s The Prophet and welcome both the artist and Jones to Wichita. Peterson renders African American life beautifully and joyfully in his portraits\, rejecting stereotypes to celebrate the “Black experience as [he] knows it.” Although his art represents his unique perspective\, Peterson hopes that his paintings also connect across lines of class\, gender\, age\, and race\, encouraging all viewers to “see something of themselves” in the works\, “their neighbor\, their loved one\, or somebody that they grew up idolizing.” Peterson tells deeply personal—yet widely recognizable—stories of family\, community\, and legacy. \n\nAbout Robert Peterson \n\nCurrently living and working in Lawton\, OK\, Robert Peterson (b. 1981) is a self-taught artist specializing in figurative painting with a concentration on portraiture. Peterson picked up a paintbrush for the first time in 2012 to distract himself from an upcoming hip surgery. A little over a decade later\, he is a rising star with paintings in major museums and prominent private collections throughout the country. \n\nHis spontaneous realist portraits are “[his] truth and [his] voice” and reflect “a softer side of black people often not portrayed in the media…something that [he wants] to see more of in galleries and museums.” In 2017\, Peterson made history by becoming the first African American to be recognized as Southwest Oklahoma artist of the year. In 2024\, Wichita Art Museum organized the largest exhibition of his work–a traveling solo show–Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America\, with support of the National Endowment for the Arts. \n\n\nAbout Terrell Jones \nFor nearly 20 years\, Terrell Jones has combined his innate creativity\, the style concepts he learned growing up in Harlem\, NY\, and the skills he’s picked up as a consummate student of his industry to enhance the images of some of the NBA’s and Hip-Hop’s favorite stars\, including Fat Joe and DJ Khaled. Whether creating iconic looks for clients that have inspired a generation of fans\, or crafting customized pieces that have drawn the attention of the biggest luxury fashion houses\, Jones not only captures but also hones his clients’ brands and personalities. A creative in his own right\, he advocates for the visibility of stylists of color in the fashion and entertainment industries. “What I’ve learned over the years is that it’s deeper than style\,” he explains. “When they put these clothes on\, yes\, what’s happening is definitely in the clothes. But there’s also something that happens in the spirit.” \n\n\n\n\nAbout WAM Nights: We’re open late on Fridays until 9 pm. Start your weekend with after-hours access to the galleries\, shopping in the Museum Store\, and a stop at EAT for dinner and specialty drinks. WAM Nights feature programs with artists\, musicians\, and performers\, offering a dynamic way to experience the museum. The building comes to life with local creatives during WAM Nights—an energizing\, creative start to your weekend. WAM Nights are generously supported by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/wam-nights-robert-peterson-in-conversation-with-terrell-jones-on-the-prophet/
LOCATION:Wichita Art Museum\, 1400 W. Museum Blvd\, Wichita\, KS\, 67203\, United States
CATEGORIES:movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T230000
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UID:10003430-1778864400-1778886000@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:BLACK WALL STREET RALLY FRIDAY LINEUP
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a FULL evening of music\, energy\, and culture in the heart of Greenwood!  \n\n\n\nBRANOOFUNK LIVE \n\n\n\nFeel the rhythm with this electrifying DJ & drummer experience that will have the crowd moving from start to finish! \n\n\n\nMay 15 \n\n\n\n5:00 PM – 6:45 PM \n\n\n\nMS. VAL & THE WISEMAN \n\n\n\nBringing powerful vocals\, live instrumentation\, and unforgettable vibes to close out the night! \n\n\n\n May 15 \n\n\n\n7:00 PM \n\n\n\n Greenwood & Archer Community Stage \n\n\n\n Historic Black Wall Street – Tulsa\, OK \n\n\n\nPull up early\, stay late\, and experience the sound\, the culture\, and the celebration of community. \n\n\n\nwww.blackwallstreetrally.com
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/black-wall-street-rally-friday-lineup/
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Festivals & Fairs,Food & Beverage,movies & Speeches,Music,Performance & Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260508T141120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T141122Z
UID:10003593-1778320800-1778328000@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:Community Reconnection: An Intentional Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The Wichita Council of Elders invites you to Community Reconnection: An Intentional Conversation—facilitated by Elder Rob Simmon.This is not just another gathering. This is where we re-engage\, realign\, and rebuild—together. \n\n\n\nIf you’ve been connected before—this is your moment to come back. \n\n\n\nIf you’ve been looking for a place to serve—this is your invitation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Saturday\, May 9 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Iasis Christian Center1914 E 11th St\, Wichita\, KS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Coffee & Connections included \n\n\n\nCome ready to: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Be part of the conversation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Hear the vision \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Step into meaningful community work \n\n\n\nWe’re not just talking—we’re building. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Be in the room. Bring someone with you
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/community-reconnection-an-intentional-conversation/
LOCATION:The Center\, 1914 E 11th St N\, Wichita\, KS\, 67214\, United States
CATEGORIES:movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260129T001321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T001324Z
UID:10003244-1778178600-1778187600@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:Equal Opportunity Dinner\, Awards & Silent Auction 
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nDuring the program\, we will honor outstanding champions of equality\, diversity\, and leadership who are making a meaningful impact in the Wichita community.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/equal-opportunity-dinner-awards-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn East\, 549 S Rock Rd\, Wichita\, KS\, 67207
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,Charities & Causes,Food & Beverage,movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260430T200617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T200619Z
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SUMMARY:WIBA Women's Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:WIBA Women’s Luncheon is a great time to network with other like-minded women and leaders. \n\n\n\nChristina LongCML Collective\, LLC | President/CEO of Create Campaign\, Inc
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/wiba-womens-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,Food & Beverage,movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260404T145753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T183434Z
UID:10003441-1776447000-1776454200@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:Made for This
DESCRIPTION:Made for This is a powerful reminder that leadership is not about a title—it’s about how you choose to live. \n\n\n\nIn this deeply inspiring memoir\, DeAngela Burns-Wallace\, EdD\, shares a remarkable journey of purpose\, discipline\, and personal growth. From early lessons in service and self-worth to high-impact leadership roles in global diplomacy\, education\, and public administration\, she unpacks the real work behind personal and professional transformation. \n\n\n\nYou’ll walk away with insight\, clarity\, and the motivation to lead with intention—wherever you are in life. \n\n\n\nKey takeaways include: \n\n\n\n\nHow to identify and honor the values that guide your leadership\n\n\n\nHow to move through uncertainty with discipline and courage\n\n\n\nWhy building legacy starts with living authentically\n\n\n\nWhat it means to lead without apology or permission\n\n\n\nWhy empowering others is the highest mark of leadership\n\n\n\n\nIf you’re seeking clarity in your calling\, wisdom in your next step\, or strength to walk your own path—Made for This will meet you there.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/rb-bingomade-for-thisrb-bingo/
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,Health,movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260327T221405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T221407Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Shop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon with We Harmon Sisters! We’ll kick off the afternoon with a screening of their newest episode in the “Color Me Wichita” series\, followed by their newest documentary\, “Let’s Talk Shop\,” that premiered at last year’s Tallgrass Film Festival. \n\n\n\n“Let’s Talk Shop” Documentary & “Color Me Wichita” Episode Screening
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/lets-talk-shop/
LOCATION:SEDGWICK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM\, 204 S MAIN\, WICHITA\, Kansas\, 67202
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Festivals & Fairs,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260329T131837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T131840Z
UID:10003428-1775998800-1776013200@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:Raise A Glass For Reading
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass for reading in support of the Wichita Public Library’s 150th anniversary! Commemorative pours of cider featuring a special pint glass to take home are available for $15. \n\n\n\nPlus\, the Friends of the Wichita Public Library can set you up on a blind date with a book. Books available for purchase are wrapped up so you can put the classic saying — don’t judge a book by its cover — to the test. Blind date books are available for $5 or $20. \n\n\n\nThey say love is blind\, but does that apply to reading? Find out and make a toast to 150 years of your library with White Crow Cider Company and the Friends of the Wichita Public Library
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/raise-a-glass-for-reading/
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,Festivals & Fairs,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260329T145327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T145330Z
UID:10003431-1775916000-1775923200@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:Remembering Civil War Veterans Who Settled Wichita and Sedgwick County
DESCRIPTION:Several thousand veterans of the bloody Civil War arrived in Wichita- and Sedgwick County during the late 19th century. Many of the veterans had experienced years of mortal combat\, been wounded\, lost limbs\, and been held captive as prisoners of war. They were eager to obtain free land\, start families\, and begin new lives on the frontier. \n\n\n\nWhile many were successful farmers\, others provided business\, professional\, and political leadership for more than a generation. Many of these rest permanently in Highland and Maple Grove Cemeteries. \n\n\n\nThis presentation\, utilizing images and historical records\, focuses on a number of veterans who were active in the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.). Union veterans established ten G.A.R. posts in Sedgwick County. The Garfield post (#25) in Wichita would become the largest in Kansas.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/remembering-civil-war-veterans-who-settled-wichita-and-sedgwick-county/
LOCATION:SEDGWICK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM\, 204 S MAIN\, WICHITA\, Kansas\, 67202
CATEGORIES:Children, Youth & Families,movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260226T210324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T210327Z
UID:10003350-1774004400-1774029600@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:Hollywood in Your Hands: Mobile Filmaking with WeHarmon SistersnSisters
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re creating content for social media\, building your brand\, or capturing everyday moments\, your phone is already a powerful storytelling tool. In this hands-on\, interactive class\, award-winning videographers Sara and Charity Harmon will show you how to shoot and edit cinematic videos using simple techniques and minimal gear. \n\n\n\nAbout our co-teachers: \n\n\n\nWeHarmonSister\, Award-winning filmmakers and podcasters \n\n\n\nSara and Charity Harmon—known as the WeHarmonSisters—are Wichita-based filmmakers celebrated for their award-winning documentaries exploring local history. Their films include For Your Amusement\, Who Scammed Rajah Rabbit?\, and their latest project\, Let’s Talk Shop\, a deep dive into Wichita’s iconic department stores.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/hollywood-in-your-hands-mobile-filmaking-with-weharmon-sistersnsisters/
LOCATION:Marina Point Office Park\, 1999 N. Amidon\, Room 242\, Wichita\, KS\, 67202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260221T052000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T052005Z
UID:10003302-1773484200-1773493200@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:The Sister Circle Brunch 
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Women’s History with Sisterhood\, Shopping\, Music\, Food and Fun! A brunch you don’t want to miss! \n\n\n\nTickets are on sale now! Save and Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to purchase today as spots are LIMITED!  \n\n\n\nWith: Felicia Rolfe\, Lashonda Porter and Aleis Smith
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/the-sister-circle-brunch/
LOCATION:Aloft Wichita\, 3642 N Oliver\, Wichita\, KS\, 67220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,Charities & Causes,Food & Beverage,movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260226T202112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T202116Z
UID:10003347-1772987400-1772992800@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:Mayor Lily Wu's State of the City Address
DESCRIPTION:Join Mayor Wu as she presents her State of the City Address.  Doors open at 4:30 pm.  Everyone invited. City Council Video\, Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance\, National Anthem\, Invocation\, Introduction of Mayor Wu by Youth Mayor. Presentation Mayor Wu.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/mayor-lily-wus-state-of-the-city-address/
LOCATION:Century II\, 225 W Douglas\, Wichita\, Kansas
CATEGORIES:movies & Speeches
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260130T213637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T213640Z
UID:10003290-1772283600-1772298000@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:The Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group Annual Black History Month Program 
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker will be Dr. Curtis V. Smith\, an accomplished author and historian\, and a retired Professor and Dean at the Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). Dr. Smith’s presentation\,“Kansas City\, Kansas: Cultural Rhythms in Ragtime and Jazz\,” brings the discussion to our local area and will deliver a groundbreaking contribution to ethnomusicology by uncovering four key cultural distinctions between Kansas City\, Kansas and Kansas City\, Missouri—differences that positioned Wyandotte County as the most progressive African American community in the United States by the early 1900s.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/the-greater-kansas-city-black-history-study-group-annual-black-history-month-program/
LOCATION:Black Archives Of Mid-America\, 1722 East 17th Terrace\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charities & Causes,Children, Youth & Families,movies & Speeches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260129T032239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T032242Z
UID:10003288-1772272800-1772280000@www.communityvoiceks.com
SUMMARY:Women. Power. Purpose. Brunch.
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Rev. Yolanda White-Oliver \n\n\n\nOne morning. One room. A whole lot of impact. \n\n\n\nEvery ticket helps build safe\, affordable housing for families in our community. \n\n\n\n Big energy. Bigger mission. \n\n\n\nwichitahabitat.org/womenbuild \n\n\n\nBecause women don’t just talk about change—we build it.
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/women-power-purpose-brunch/
LOCATION:Wichita Marriott\, 9100 E Corporate Hills Dr\, 9100 E Corporate Hills Dr\, Wichita\, KS\, 67207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Finance,Charities & Causes,movies & Speeches,Religious Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260220T054137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T054140Z
UID:10003301-1772215200-1772222400@www.communityvoiceks.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260221T053531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T054251Z
UID:10003304-1771930800-1771938000@www.communityvoiceks.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260122T080627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T080631Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260129T005107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T005110Z
UID:10003253-1770832800-1770838200@www.communityvoiceks.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260129T025401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T025404Z
UID:10003286-1769790600-1769792400@www.communityvoiceks.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260109T014610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T014613Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260106T201803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T201806Z
UID:10003213-1768658400-1768665600@www.communityvoiceks.com
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/
CATEGORIES:Charities & Causes,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Event,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20251229T185813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T185817Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20260106T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T195251Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20251218T125341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T125348Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251229T235959
DTSTAMP:20260614T224913
CREATED:20251119T211201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T211207Z
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Archives of Mid-America":MAILTO:info@blackarchives.org
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