Happy Friday!
Here’s a recap of the top stories from the week. Have a great weekend!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Resolution from YMCA incident involving youth
- Headhunters to appear in Kansas City on Labor Day
- Elisabeth’s Lounge is bringing good vibes to east Wichita
- Tiny homes for young adults out of foster care
- Yuma Street Festival kicks off inaugural celebration
💡 Black Trivia Question: How many times did Kobe Bryant win the NBA Championship?
A. Three B. Five C. Two D. Seven
*See answer after “In Other News”*
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COMMUNITY
1. Outrage About the YMCA, But Make Sure You Know the Rest of the Story
An incident involving youth at a Wichita YMCA sparked outrage around the city, however a mother of one of the young men sought out answers behind the scenes.
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!
ENTERTAINMENT
2. Genre Changing Headhunters to Appear Live in KC Sept. 1
The sound of Headhunters, with their fusions of jazz with funk rhythms, R&B groves, and electric instrumentation will bring their great sound and historic play list to Kansas City over Labor Day weekend for a fundraiser benefiting the American Music Apprenticeship Program.
BUSINESS
3. Elisabeth’s Lounge Brings Culture, Cuisine, and Community to East Wichita
Kouassi Bernard Kesse, owner of Elisabeth’s Lounge, is bringing R&B, African food, and culture to East Wichita.
KANSAS STATE NEWS
4. Small Homes, Big Hopes
Barbara Sabol and her daughters have built a community of tiny homes just northeast of Lawrence, KS to provide affordable rental housing for young adults aging out of the state’s foster care system.
CELEBRATION
5. Inaugural Yuma Street Festival: Tribute to Past, Fundraiser for the Future
A vibrant celebration of memory and community is arriving Labor Day weekend with the first-ever Yuma Street Cultural Festival, a day of live music, food, history, and community that will honor Manhattan’s African American heritage and raise vital funds for its future.
Get Out This Weekend:
KANSAS CITY
CELEBRATE: Charlie Parker Day Celebration. Join us in honoring Bird with music, storytelling, and unforgettable performances. (Aug 29)
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 2, 7p.m.)
WICHITA
ARTS: Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century. (All Week, 10a.m.)
JUSTICE: Elevate, Engage, Effect Change. Learn: Status of Driver’s License, Know your rights. (Aug 30, 10a.m.)
BRUNCH: Daughters of Destiny Brunch. Come enjoy a beautiful brunch, meaningful conversations, and a chance to create something special to remember the day. (Aug 30, 11a.m.)
CELEBRATE: Wichita Gospel Music (HOF) Hall of Fame. Celebrate the inductees of the Class of 2025. (Aug 30, 3:30p.m.)
See more events on our new online calendar!
Lisa Cook begins court fight to keep her job at the Fed. Friday’s hearing wrapped without a decision from the judge on whether to temporarily block Trump’s attempt to fire Cook. (NBC)
Trump ends Harris’ Secret Service detail. It’s typical that former vice presidents only have Secret Service protection for 6 months after they leave office, but she had an extension, which Trump is revoking. (NPR)
Activist Mary Dean suing City of Wichita, Mayor Lily Wu, other public officials. Mary Dean is suing the City of Wichita and city political figures for removing her from a City Council meeting earlier this month. (KWCH)
💡Trivia Answer: B. Five. Kobe Bryant honed his killer instinct, with his work ethic and never-give-an-inch mindset driving him to five NBA championships and eleven All-NBA First Team honors.
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