Happy Friday!
We’ve made it through another week! Let’s catch up on stories from this week you may have missed. Enjoy your weekend!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Wichita Riverfest kicks off this weekend
- Kansas City’s ThrYve has created a summer guide for kids and teens
- Summer Classic Movie Series is continuing in the park this June
- Chicago is being investigated by the U.S. Justice Department
- Former U.S. Rep Charles Rangel has passed at 94
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who coined the term “Black Power”?
A. Angela Davis B. Spike Lee C. Stokely Carmichael D. John Lewis *See answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA EVENTS
1. Wichita Riverfest is Back Fri., May 30 – June 7
Get ready! The Wichita Riverfest is back, starting this weekend! Get your official guide to activities and concerts happening at the festival all week long.
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2. Summer’s Almost Here – What’s a Kid to Do?
Keeping kids engaged during summer break just got easier for KC-area families. The 2025 Youth Opportunities & Resource Guide just dropped, created by ThrYve, and it’s packed with everything from paid jobs for teens to free spray parks for the little ones.
See how kids can fill their summer
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3. Summer Classic Movies Under the Stars Continue June 14 in McAdams Park
The Summer Classic Movie Series is continuing with a special Father’s Day Eve edition on Sat., June 14, in McAdams Park! Come out for a night of music, fun, games and a presentation of Black Panther!
NATIONAL NEWS
4. Justice Department Investigates Chicago’s Hiring Practices After Mayor Touts Black Hires
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into hiring practices at the city of Chicago, according to a letter shared on social media and sent to the Chicago mayor’s office.
Why is Chicago being investigated?
NEWS
5. Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York Dies at 94
Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, an outspoken, gravel-voiced Harlem Democrat who spent nearly five decades on Capitol Hill and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died Monday at age 94.
Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke temporary legal status of 500,000 immigrants from 4 countries. A federal judge had blocked the administration from immediately ending temporary status granted by the Biden administration to people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. (NBC News)
Kansas City’s poet laureate uses words to ‘reach across the rifts’ and foster a healthier community. Melissa Ferrer Civil found community, and a path toward better mental health, through poetry. Now, she’s spreading the good word. (KCUR)
Wichita schools are adapting to help more English learners succeed. Wichita Public Schools is trying to ensure each of its school buildings has services for English language learners, but local educators worry about being overwhelmed by the growing demand. (The Beacon)
💡Trivia Answer: C. Stokely Carmichael. The phrase “Black Power” was not officially coined by one single individual, but it emerged during the Black Power movement in the mid-1960s. The phrase is often associated with civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael, who popularized it during his speeches and writings.
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