Happy Monday, Wichita!
We hope you enjoyed the weekend. Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of Wichita.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Wichita leader Clarence Wesley has passed at 84
- Henry Walker’s contribution to Wichita’s music industry
- Miss Juneteenth ICT 2025 will soon be crowned
- Summer Classic Movies in the park is returning
💡 Black Trivia Question: What was the name of the all-Black military pilot group that fought in World War II?
A. Flying Tigers B. Air Task Group 2 C. 100th Fighter Squadron D. The Tuskegee Airmen
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA NEWS
Clarence Wesley, a Humble but Noble Wichita Leader, Passes at 84
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of long-time community servant Clarence Wesley. Learn more about Clarence in this bio prepared by his friend and long-term neighbor Anita Guidry.
Learn about Mr. Clarence Wesley
CULTURE
A Bassline of Resilience: The Story of Henry Walker
Like the bassline he was known for playing, for more than 60 years, Henry Walker also played a supporting role in Wichita’s tight-knit community of Wichita’s Black musicians.
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WICHITA NEWS
Miss Juneteenth ICT to be Crowned June 8 at WSU
Miss Juneteenth ICT will be crowned during the fifth annual scholarship pageant to be held on Sun. June 8 at Wichita State University’s Duerksen Fine Arts Center.
WICHITA EVENTS
Summer Classic Movies Under the Stars Continue June 14 in McAdams Park
The Summer Classic Movie series is continuing Sat., June 14. Join us for this special Father’s Day edition featuring games, a friendly competition for father-child pairs, prizes, and a special presentation of Black Panther.
Some say Wichita’s new city website still poses problems for people with disabilities. Wichita revamped its city website. Accessibility advocates say there’s still work to be done. (The Beacon)
Huge eruption on Italy’s Mt. Etna leaves tourists fleeing volcano. Footage posted on social media shows long lines of people hurrying downhill away from the explosion. (CNN)
Trivia Answer: D. The Tuskegee Airmen. The all-Black military pilot group that fought in World War II was called the Tuskegee Airmen. They were the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps (AAC), and their impressive performance led to the eventual desegregation of the armed forces.
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