Happy Friday!
Here’s a recap of the top stories from the week. Have a great weekend!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Newton, KS just got its first Black city attorney and prosecutor
- KC City Council has ended the zero-fare bus program
- Brian Miller is creating a cultural oasis with Simply Sangria
- The Black Archives of Mid-America is hosting a free workshop this weekend
- Collections on defaulted student loans will restart soon
💡 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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BLACK HISTORY
1. Baron Hoy: First Black Assistant City Attorney and City Prosecutor in Newton, KS
Wichita native Baron Hoy is breaking new ground with his recent appointment as Assistant City Attorney and City Prosecutor for the City of Newton, Kansas.
KANSAS CITY NEWS
2. No More Free Rides: KC Bus System Zero Fare Ending
KC City Council has ended the zero-fare bus program, but approved a six-month transit funding plan to avoid most cuts for now.
WICHITA NEWS
3. Simply Sangria: Winning Wines and Cultural Connections
Brian Miller’s Wichita business has a winning combination: wines, an events space, and slamming poetry.
WEEKEND EVENTS
4. Workshop to Empower Safeguarding Church History
Grab a church representative and join the Black Archives of Mid-America this Saturday, April 26, for “Safeguarding Church History,” a half-day workshop with a goal to inspire Black churches to preserve and document their vital histories. This event is FREE and lunch will be provided.
NATIONAL NEWS
5. U.S. Education Department to Restart Defaulted Student Loan Collections
The U.S. Department of Education announced that it will resume collections starting May 5 for defaulted federal student loans.
Royals beat Rockies 6-2 to wrap up series sweep. The Kansas City Royals went on to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Thursday to cap off a doubleheader and series sweep. (KSN)
Former Rep. George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison. Santos, 36, had pleaded guilty in August of last year to charges of committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. (NBC)
Progressive and ex-US Rep. Barbara Lee Wins Race for Oakland Mayor. Lee is a Black female trailblazer who represented the city in Congress for over two decades before retiring last year. (The Voice)
💡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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