Good morning, Wichita!
Happy Monday. We hope you had a great weekend. March is here, which means Spring is officially on its way! Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of Wichita right now.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Early candidates for Wichita City County to replace Brandon Johnson
- Rep. Ford Carr has filed a formal complaint against Rep. Nick Hoheisel
- The Kansas African-American Museum just received a $250K grant
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who is the first and only Black actor to receive two Oscar nominations in the same year?
A. Jamie Foxx B. Viola Davis C. Denzel Washington D. Whoopi Goldberg
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA NEWS
DeShazer and Shepard Early Candidates for Wichita City Council
Two committed community activists have already filed to run for the District 1 seat on the Wichita City Council. The seat is currently occupied by Brandon Johnson, who can not seek reelection due to established term limit.
Learn more about each candidate
KANSAS STATE NEWS
Rep. Ford Carr Files Complaint Against Abusive Republican
A confrontation on the Kansas House Floor that shut down the legislature for two hours, has led to Rep Carr filing a formal complaint against Rep. Nick Hoheisel.
CULTURE
UPDATE: There’s a Lot Going on With Expansion of The Kansas African American Museum
The Kansas African American Museum ended Black History Month with a downtown Wichita press conference full of surprising announcements, recognitions and milestone reveals. The press conference was officially called to announce a $250,000 grant to the museum from Bank of America Wichita.
Read how the money will be used
Kansas Has a Housing Shortage. One Legislator Suggests Prison Labor as a Solution. The bill would focus on areas with “minimal building activity.” (The Voice)
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico expected to happen Tuesday, says commerce chief. Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs in response to what he says is an unacceptable flow of illegal drugs and migrants into the US. (BBC)
Paul Tazewell makes history as 1st Black man to win the Oscar for best costume design. The “Wicked” costume designer received a standing ovation for this historic moment. (ABC)
Trivia Answer: A. Jamie Foxx. In 2004, Foxx earned a Best Actor nomination and WIN for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the movie Ray. He also received a Best Supporting Actor nomination for the film Collateral the same year.
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