Examining key issues: Housing, public service, and black women & architects
Good morning! Today is February 19th, and we have a range of stories to share with you. The Wichita Journalism Collaborative is hosting a community listening session to discuss affordable housing in the area, while the Excellence in Public Service Award is now accepting nominations for outstanding public service employees.
MoneyGeek has analyzed data to rank the best and worst cities for Black women to live and financially flourish in, highlighting the economic challenges faced by Black women. Finally, despite progress in the field of architecture, Black architects continue to face challenges in entering the industry, but the Getty Foundation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund have partnered to elevate modern architecture by Black architects and designers through a $3.1 million grant program called Conserving Black Modernism.
Let’s dive into today’s headlines.
Wichita journalism collaborative hosts listening session on affordable housing crisis
The Wichita Journalism Collaborative is hosting a community listening session to discuss affordable housing in the area. The event will feature a panel of local housing experts and small group discussions between community members. The session aims to gather feedback from the public on their stories, opinions, and questions about affordable housing.
Nominations open for Wichita’s Excellence in Public Service Award with $2,500 prize
Nominate outstanding public service employees for the annual Excellence in Public Service Award! This prestigious award, now in its 36th year, recognizes individuals from the City of Wichita, Sedgwick County, and Wichita Public Schools who demonstrate exceptional service in their roles and communities. The honorees will receive a $2,500 prize and be celebrated at a special reception. Learn how to submit nominations before the February 29 deadline.
Best and worst cities for black women to flourish financially: MoneyGeek analysis
MoneyGeek analyzed data on income, homeownership, poverty levels, and the cost of crime to rank the best and worst cities for Black women to live and financially flourish in.
Elevating black modernist architects: Meet the trailblazers and landmarks they built
Despite progress in the field of architecture, Black architects continue to face challenges in entering the industry. According to a report by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, only 3% of newly licensed architects in 2022 were Black, compared to 70% who identified as white.
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