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We’re back with another week of sharing important Wichita news. Let’s get into today’s headlines.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- The Urban League will honor Kiah Duggins during May awards ceremony
- Councilman Brandon Johnson responds to recent ethics violation
- Wichita Jazz Festival returns with award-winning Kansan vocalist April May Webb
💡 Black Trivia Question: How old was Tiger Woods when he played in his first PGA tour event?
A. 18 B. 14 C. 20 D. 16
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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MEMORIAL
Urban League to Posthumously Honor Kiah Duggins at 2025 Equal Opportunity Dinner
The Urban League of Kansas will posthumously recognize Kiah Duggins, a Wichita native and civil rights attorney, with the Emerging Leader Award at its Equal Opportunity Dinner and Awards Ceremony on May 1, 2025.
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WICHITA NEWS
Councilman Johnson Responds to Recent Ethics Reprimand
Wichita City Council member Brandon Johnson has responded to a finding he violated the City’s ethics ordinance during his altercation with KS Rep. Ford Carr at a Topeka bar earlier this year.
WICHITA EVENTS
April May Webb and Sounds of A&R Will Help Close Out 53rd Wichita Jazz Festival
Award-winning jazz vocalist, April May, and her brothers Nathan and Jacob Webb, who are members of her group Sounds of A&R will return near home for the Wichita Jazz Festival
Sharpton Calls for ‘March on Wall Street’ Sends Warning of Boycott to Pepsi. On Aug. 28, the anniversary of the March on Washington, NAN will take to Wall Street to send a message to the financial community (The Voice)
Gayle King launches to space on Blue Origin’s all-women flight. Blue Origin’s first all-women flight crew blasted off Monday on a journey 62 miles above Earth’s surface. (CBS)
Amid Trump’s Attacks on Smithsonian, Head of National Museum of African American History Steps Down. Kevin Young had led the groundbreaking Washington, D.C., institution since 2021. (The Voice)
Trivia Answer: D. 16 At just 16, Tiger Woods played at the 1992 Nissan Los Angeles Open. He received a sponsor’s exemption to compete and posted scores of 72 and 75, but missed the cut.
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