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:
- Recap from KBLC’s Wichita brunch
- Dennis Fontleroy is helping build families with Dads Care 2
- Jo Lynn Bright is transforming mental health services
- How Trump’s new bill will impact student loans
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which teen movie did Gabrielle Union get her breakthrough role in?
A. Bring It On B. She’s The Man C. Love & Basketball D. Head of State
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS STATE NEWS
KBLC Brunch Focuses on Leading People to the Polls
The 2025 Kansas Black Leadership Brunch series kicked-off its five city tour with the first stop in Wichita with an empowering and entertaining keynote speech by Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree and a presentation on KBLC’s voter-to-voter program.
A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS BLACK LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
WICHITA NEWS
Building Better Fathers: How Dads Care 2 Supports Wichita’s Black Fathers
When it comes to fatherhood in Wichita’s Black community, too often the narrative centers on what’s broken—absent dads, custody battles, and disjointed homes. But for Dennis Fontelroy, founder of Dads Care 2, that story is incomplete.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
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COMMUNITY
Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
Through the Bridges Out of Poverty Program, Jo Lynn Bright is leading healing work in Wichita’s underserved communities.
Learn more about this community leader and the program
NATIONAL NEWS
Explainer: How Student Loans Will Change Under Congress’ New “Big, Beautiful Bill”
The broad sweeping budget bill that just passed congress has major impacts in numerous areas including the federal student loan system. Signed by President Donald Trump on July 4, the nearly 900-page legislation dramatically rolls back many Biden-era policies, including those offering student debt relief.
Get Out This Week In Wichita:
NETWORK: Small Business Marketing Meetup. Registration closes Monday, July 7. Register now. (July 11 10a.m.)
HEALTH: 4th Annual Womb Wellness Fair. Join us for an empowering women’s panel themed “Forgive Me.” Enjoy a fabulous brunch, exciting shopping, awesome prizes, and uplifting tunes by DJ Cadence. (July 12 10:30 a.m.)
ART: Family ArtVenture: Gordon Parks. Explore, look, and create together during a FREE come-and-go experience designed for families to engage with art in fun and meaningful ways. No reservations are needed. (July 12 11a.m.)
See more events on our new online calendar!
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Confirms Divorce From Spouse of More Than 40 Years. She decided to speak publicly about the amicable end of her marriage because of inquiries about the status of her relationship with retired physician Ted Daughety. (The Voice)
T.D. Jakes to Install New Pastors at Potter’s House. Bishop T.D. Jakes will install Pastors Touré Roberts and Sarah Jakes Roberts as co-senior pastors of The Potter’s House ushering in a new generation of ministry leadership. (The Voice)
💡Trivia Answer: A. Bring It On. Gabrielle Union’s breakthrough role was in the teen movie Bring It On, where she played the confident and sharp-witted Isis. The film, released in 2000, helped solidify her status as a rising star.
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