Happy Friday!
Here’s a recap of the top stories from the week. Have a great weekend!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- The Urban League will honor Kiah Duggins at upcoming ceremony
- Wyandotte County primary elections are up next
- Congress just silently passed a new voting law
- Head of the Smithsonian museum steps down
- Wichita Jazz Festival brings native winner back home
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who was the first Black player in the modern National Football League?
A. Dick Lane B. Jim Brown C. Kenny Washington D. Ollie Mason *See answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA NEWS
1. Urban League to Posthumously Honor Kiah Duggins at 2025 Equal Opportunity Dinner
The Urban League of Kansas will posthumously recognize Kiah Duggins, a Wichita native and civil rights attorney, with the Emerging Leader Award at its Equal Opportunity Dinner and Awards Ceremony on May 1, 2025.
KANSAS CITY NEWS
2. Wyandotte Primaries Are Next Big Metro Elections
In Wyandotte County, one at-large seat and four district seats on the Board of Commissioners are up for election. In WYCO’s unique unified government, there is a combined position of CEO and mayor, and that seat is also up for election.
Learn more about each candidate
POLITICS
3. House Passes the SAVE Act: How Proving Citizenship Will Impact Registering to Vote
While we were all paying attention to tariffs last week, Congress passed the SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
NATIONAL NEWS
4. Amid Trump’s Attacks on Smithsonian, Head of National Museum of African American History Steps Down
Kevin Young had led the groundbreaking Washington, D.C., institution since 2021. His resignation comes amid Trump’s campaign to completely overhaul the Smithsonian and its landmark museums and cultural institutions.
ENTERTAINMENT
5. April May Webb and Sounds of A&R Will Help Close Out 53rd Wichita Jazz Festival
“Sassy” April May Webb returns “near home” as an award-winning jazz vocalist for the Wichita Jazz Festival April 22-26.
Some Wichita grocery stores to close for Easter. Here’s where you can still shop. Here’s a compiled a list of store hours for Wichita locations this Easter. (The Eagle)
Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges for CEO killing. One of the charges makes him eligible for the death penalty if convicted. (ABC)
5 takeaways from the week: Nearing a constitutional crisis? Here are five takeaways from week 13 in our continued look at President Trump’s first 100 days in office. (NPR)
💡Trivia Answer: C. Kenny Washington. Kenny Washington, who attended UCLA where he played alongside Jackie Robinson – yes that Jackie Robinson, signed with the Los Angeles Ram in March 1946. He was the first Black player signed after the league had barred Black players from 1934 to 1945.
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