Happy Friday!
Here’s a recap of the top stories from the week. Have a great weekend!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- The Love Family takes the stage one last time for Wichita’s Juneteenth
- Wyandotte County primary races are packed with candidates
- Kansas Black Leadership Council Brunch Series is back!
- Wichita’s District 1 seat has two more candidates
- Topeka’s Juneteenth celebration was a hit!
💡 Black Trivia Question: What was the name of the African American poet who wrote the famous poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”?
A. Claude McKay B. Zora Neale Hurston C. Langston Hughes D. Countee Cullen*See answer after “In Other News”*
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JUNETEENTH
1. The Love Family Prepares for Final Performance at Wichita Juneteenth
Wichita’s legendary soul-funk group, The Love Family, is preparing to take the stage for the last time, Saturday night at Wichita’s Juneteenth Celebration in McAdams Park.
Learn more about these Wichita legends
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2. Wyandotte County Races Packed With Candidates, Primaries Required
It appears several people have brought the concept of “Being the Change” to Wyandotte, with what is likely an unprecedented number of candidates stepping up to help make change in Kansas City, KS.
Learn more about the candidates
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3. Kansas Black Leadership Council Kicks Off 2024 Brunch Series
The Kansas Black Leadership Council is back this year with an expanded schedule for their Brunch series. The series encourages African Americans across the state to take leadership roles.
See event details and schedule
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4. Two More Candidates Makes Five For Wichita District 1 Seat
With Wichita Councilman Brandon Johnson unable to seek reelection due to term limits, five candidates recognized the opportunity to help shape the policies that impact us most.
Meet Chris Pumpelly and Darryl Carrington
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JUNETEENTH
5. Topeka Kicks Off Weeklong Juneteenth Celebration With Parade and Car Show
The state’s capital kicked off its Juneteenth celebrations this past weekend with a parade and car show!
See more photos of the occasion
Judge orders Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil freed from detention. A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to free former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention. (AP News)
US leading indicators slip in May, triggering recession signal, Conference Board says. A measure of future U.S. economic activity fell in May for the sixth straight month and triggered a recession signal. (Reuters)
Appeals court says Trump can keep control of California National Guard troops. The president deployed the troops to Los Angeles following protests over immigration raids despite opposition from California Gov. Gavin Newsom. (NBC)
💡Trivia Answer: C. Langston Hughes. The famous poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” was written by Langston Hughes. This poem, published in 1921, is considered one of his signature works and a key piece of the Harlem Renaissance. Hughes, a prominent African American poet, used the poem to explore themes of heritage and identity, connecting the African diaspora to ancient rivers.
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