Happy Friday!
Here’s a recap of the top stories from the week. Have a great weekend!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. welcomes new chapter in North Kansas City
- Wichita’s emerging solution to combat homelessness
- KCK’s Washington Wildcats are ready to take on football season
- Missouri’s Gov. Kehoe calls for special election to remap state’s congressional map
- Trump has revoked Kamala Harris’s secret service protection
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who was the first African-American to graduate from Harvard University and become a U.S. senator?
A. Hiram Rhodes Revels B. Richard Theodore Greener C. Edward Brooke D. Gordon Parks *See answer after “In Other News”*
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CULTURE
1. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Charters New Chapter in North Kansas City
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, has expanded its presence in the Kansas City metropolitan area with the chartering of a new chapter, Pearls of Heartland, in North Kansas City, Missouri.
A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS BLACK LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 6, as the Kansas Black Leadership Brunch Series takes over the Capital City. This is our chance to gather with the visionaries, the doers, the decision-makers shaping our future. Will you be in the room?
WICHITA NEWS
2. Wichita’s Emerging Homeless Shelter Is A Lifesaver. And To Those Who Sleep There, A Sometimes Frustrating Work In Progress.
The emerging one-stop shop, known as Second Light, is the next chapter in the story of Wichita’s efforts to address homelessness.Â
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
We’ve created one place for you to see events happening around Wichita and the entire state. Check out The Link Up today, our new online calendar!
KANSAS CITY SPORTS
3. KCK Public Schools’ Bright Spot: Washington Wildcats on the Rise
After years of struggles, Washington High looks to turn resilience and returning talent into the school’s first playoff win in decades.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
We have a brand new Facebook page designated for Kansas City content ONLY! Be the first to know about new stories coming out of KC when you follow our new page. Check it out today.
MISSOURI STATE NEWS
4. Kehoe Calls Special Session to Redraw Missouri Map, Curb Citizen Power
Missouri lawmakers will return to the Capitol next week to gerrymander the state’s congressional map in the hopes of creating a new Republican seat.Â
NATIONAL NEWS
5. Trump Revokes Harris’ Secret Service Protection as Book Tour Nears
President Donald Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection months before it was set to expire, raising security concerns just as she prepares to launch a 15-city international book tour.
Get Out This Weekend:
KANSAS CITY
FESTIVAL: Kansas City’s Reggae Music and Jerk Festival. In the quest for friendship, peace and understanding, cultural exchange has a long history of success in bridging gaps and fostering unity among distant communities. (Sept 5-7)
COMMUNITY: 11th Annual Black Infant Mortality Awareness Walk. We walk to bring attention to this cause and raise awareness about the work being done locally to combat this issue in our community. (Sept 6, 1:30p.m.)
THEATER: The Color Purple. Indulge in a world of soul-stirring music and unyielding hope with The Color Purple, the award-winning stage musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. (Sept 5-17, 7p.m.)
WICHITA
VOLUNTEER: Feed The City Wichita: Making Meals for People In Need. a monthly volunteer opportunity where individuals come together at a local venue to make lunches for people in need. (Sept 6, 8:30a.m.)
CARS: Old School Car Club Annual Carshow. Join us at McAdams Park to check out these classics. (Sept 6, 10a.m.)
COMMUNITY: Community Cohort Gathering. This is your chance to connect, learn, and lead change together. (Sept 6, 1p.m.)
See more events on our new online calendar!
Trump to sign order renaming Pentagon ‘Department of War’. The formal renaming of the department would require Congress to act. (ABC)
Jalen Carter awaits discipline from the NFL, which made sportsmanship a priority. With tens of millions watching the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles taking on the rival Dallas Cowboys, Carter spat on Dak Prescott six seconds into the league’s opener on Thursday night. (AP News)
475 people detained in Georgia Hyundai raid by ICE, other agencies, officials say. Steven Schrank, the special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Georgia, told reporters Friday that the majority of those detained were Korean nationals but he didn’t know exactly how many. (CBS)
💡Trivia Answer: A. Hiram Rhodes Revels. Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African-American to graduate from Harvard University and serve as a U.S. senator, elected in 1870. Born in North Carolina, he became a minister and later a political leader in Mississippi. His tenure in the Senate was focused on advocating for civil rights and equality.
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