Good afternoon,
Our top stories this week include the heartbreaking news of the plane crash in Washington D.C. involving Wichita natives. From all of us at The Community Voice, we send our deepest condolences to all those impacted by this tragedy. May this weekend be filled with embracing our loved ones a little more.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Updates on American Airlines accident
- Wichita native Kiah Duggins was sadly among those involved in D.C. wreck
- KC makes historic ruling on a new protected class
- Civil rights leaders meet in the wake of Trump executive orders
- Australian Open victories
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WICHITA NEWS
1. Wichita Mourns Losses From American Airlines Tragedy
We have updates on the fatal accident involving an Army Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines flight that was en route to Washington D.C. from Wichita. Even before it was confirmed, Wichitans began bracing themselves for the impact these losses will have on our community.
Read more on this tragedy and those involved
PEOPLE
2. Internship in Obama White House: The Thrill of a Young Lifetime
We are saddened to announce that Wichita native Kiah Duggins was among the casualties in the American Airlines plane crash. Kiah, a former Miss Kansas, completed her undergraduate degree at WSU and a law degree at Harvard University and was serving communities as a Civil Rights Attorney. The sky was the limit for this young lady who was beautiful on the inside and out.
We’ve been enjoying and learning from our Black Trivia events so much that we decided to let our newsletter members in on the fun with a regular Black Trivia question in our Monday and Friday newsletters.
Question: Who is nicknamed “the father of Gospel Music”?
A. James Cleveland
B. Thomas Dorsey
C. T.D. Jakes
D. Edwin Hawkins
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
KANSAS CITY NEWS
3. KC Bans Discrimination Against People with Criminal Records
Kansas City passed an ordinance that makes it illegal to discriminate against people with criminal backgrounds. The measure passed the City Council with a 9-3 vote, making Kansas City only the second major U.S. city to designate formerly incarcerated individuals as a protected class.
Read more on this historic ruling
NATIONAL NEWS
4. Nineteen National Civil Rights Leaders Meet In Wake Of Trump Executive Orders
The National Urban League organized the roundtable discussion after Trump signed 26 executive orders in his first day in office. The “Demand Diversity Roundtable” discussion brought together civil rights leaders from diverse communities to discuss Trump’s new policies.
See what these leaders recommend for next action steps
SPORTS
5. Two U.S. Players Win Big at Australian Open
American Madison Keys won her first tennis grand slam title and Taylor Townsend won her second grand slam title at the Australian Open. The Australian Open kicks off the professional tennis year as the first of four grand slam, or major, tournaments.
Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here’s what he said. (AP News)
Boil water advisory issued for part of Kansas City, Kansas. The area affected includes Freeman Avenue south to Riverview Avenue and 9th Street to 18th Street, north of Central Avenue. (Fox News)
No Super Bowl rally if Kansas City Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles. Should the Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LIX, there will be no rally for the public. (Yahoo)
*Trivia Answer*: B. Thomas Dorsey: Thomas Dorsey, known as the “Father of Gospel Music,” was a pioneering American musician and composer who blended blues and religious music to create a new genre. He wrote over 3,000 songs, including the famous gospel hymns “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” and “Peace in the Valley,” which have left a lasting impact on both gospel and secular music.
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