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:
- Deontae Hayden and Daley Gunter release their production of Keys to My Heart
- A. Price Woodard block party celebration
- Kansas Legal Services will host a free clinic to help those with suspended driver’s license
- New campaigns from the U.S. Department of Labor show eerie resemblance of previous dictator
💡 Black Trivia Question: What year was the first Black History Month celebrated?
A. 1999 B. 1976 C. 1950 D. 1942
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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ENTERTAINMENT
Keys to My Heart: How Two Black Producers Bring Real Life to the Stage
Wichita producers Deontae Hayden and Daley Gunter turn real struggles of love, betrayal, and redemption into a faith-based drama, Keys to My Heart, for the stage.
COMMUNITY
Block Party Honors A. Price Woodard Neighbors for Beautification Win
The residents of Wichita’s A. Price Woodard Neighborhood Association on Volutsia, from 13th to 9th Street, were treated to a block party in recognition of winning the Prize Patrol Community Revitalization and Beautification Project contest.
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BUSINESS
Kansas Legal Services to Host Free Driver’s License Clinic in Wichita
To address the urgent need of Wichita drivers with suspended licenses, Kansas Legal Services will host a free Driver’s License Clinic on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Guadalupe Clinic.
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NATIONAL NEWS
Trump Labor Campaign Posters Mirror Nazi Propaganda
A new campaign from the Trump Administration’s U.S. Dept. of Labor has drawn sharp comparisons to Nazi-era propaganda, raising alarms about the racial and gendered vision of America it promotes.
Get Out This Week In Wichita:
SUMMER: Storytime in the Park. Read along with stories on the big screen at Naftzger Park and enjoy music, snacks, free books, and an activity for the kids. (Sept 16, 10a.m.)
COMMUNITY: Annual Family Builders Conference. Join Dads Care 2 for for sessions on Fatherhood, Motherhood, Rites of Passage and more. (Sept 19, 5p.m.)
CELEBRATION: 50 Shades of Brown: A Melanin Affair. Step into a night of elegance, soul, and rich vibes as we celebrate the many shades of beautiful brown. This grown and sexy experience is for the mature crowd (35 & up) who know how to relax, connect, and enjoy life. (Sept 20)
ARTS: Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century. (All month)
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A TikTok deal has finally been reached with China, the Trump administration says. A deal has been reached between the Trump administration and China to keep TikTok operational in the United States, administration officials announced Monday. (CNN)
How Travis Kelce’s pivotal drop mirrors the 2025 Chiefs’ distressing 0-2 start. Through one of the most dominant stretches in NFL history, the most steadfast lifeline for the Chiefs has been the prolific and uncanny connection between Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. (The Eagle)
Trivia Answer: B. 1976. The first Black History Month was celebrated at Kent State University in 1970, following a proposal by Black educators and the Black United Students in 1969, however in 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, expanding the week-long celebration to a full month.
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