Happy Friday!
Here’s a recap of the top stories from the week. Have a great weekend!
This Week’s Top Stories:
- The modern case for reparations
- How Abel Frederic is positively impacting Wichita with Promise on the Plains
- KC’s reparations study finally underway after years of delay
- Federal government accuses Kansas town of interference with CoreCivic
- Trump administration end American hunger report
💡 Black Trivia Question: What groundbreaking 1989 film by Spike Lee tackled issues of race and police brutality in Brooklyn?
A. Highest To Lowest B. He Got Game C. She’s Gotta Have It D. Do The Right Thing *See answer after “In Other News”*
🤩 Name In Lights: Many thanks to Mark Ritchey, one of our donors! Financial support from our readers underwrites the work we do and allows us to keep our news free. Will you support us?
BLACK HISTORY
1. It’s Not Just About Slavery: The Modern Case for Reparations
Advocates say reparations address centuries of harm — from slavery to redlining — and can take many forms beyond cash payments. Critics argue the opposite. Here’s what present day arguments say.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY OF WICHITA DISTRICT 1
Join us for a community forum featuring candidates running for Wichita’s District 1 City Council seat and the Wichita Public Schools Board of Education. Come hear directly from the candidates about the issues that matter most — from education and safety to economic development and neighborhood investment.
WICHITA NEWS
2. Planting Seeds for Wichita: Abel Frederic and Promise on the Plains
Creator Abel Frederic blends his Haitian roots, law training, and community leadership to strengthen Wichita with Promise on the Plains, offering grants to small nonprofits.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
A Day Just for You – Empower. Connect. Thrive.
Join The Voice for a special event celebrating life, learning, and wellness for adults 55 and better!
Enjoy a balanced day of education, fun, and self-care — all in one welcoming space.
KANSAS CITY NEWS
3. Kansas City’s Reparations Study Finally Underway After Two-Year Delay
After years of delays, Kansas City’s long-awaited reparations study is finally underway. The Mayor’s Commission on Reparations, sworn in May 2023, has hired a research team to begin a 16-month project examining how city policies harmed Black residents — and what remedies may be possible.
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.
KANSAS STATE NEWS
4. Federal Government Accuses Kansas Town of ‘Aggressive and Unlawful’ Interference With CoreCivic
The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday joined a private prison company in its legal fight with Leavenworth city officials, accusing the city of “aggressive and unlawful” interference with immigration enforcement.
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!
NATIONAL NEWS
5. After Food Stamp Cuts, Trump Administration Ends Annual Hunger Report
The Trump administration is ending the federal government’s annual report on hunger in America, stating that it had become “overly politicized” and “rife with inaccuracies.”
Get Out This Weekend:
KANSAS CITY
THEATER: “Teens Behind The Lens” Art Exhibition Opening. ArtsTech is proud to present Teens Behind The Lens, an art exhibit & reception featuring the creativity of Kansas City youth. (Sept 27, 1pm)
WICHITA
THEATER: Keys To My Heart – A Gospel Stage Play. Join us for an unforgettable night of faith, laughter, and real-life storytelling! (Sept 26, 7p.m.)
CELEBRATION: WAM’s 90th Birthday Party. Celebrate with DJ Carbon, a community art project by Sontia Levy-Mason, and dancers organized by Mina Estrada of Harvester Arts as the museum comes alive with art, music, and dance.. (Sept 26, 6p.m.)
WINE: Simply Sangria at Whimmydiddle. Simply Sangria will have bottles of our wines and award winning sangrias at the Whimmydiddle Arts and Crafts Fair. (Sept 27, 8am)
HEALTH: 30th Anniversary Walk for Healthy Living. Join the Wichita chapter of LINKS Incorporated for the 30th anniversary Walk for Healthy Living. (Sept 27, 8am)
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 month)
See more events on our new online calendar!
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted following pressure from Trump. The president recently suggested the attorney general should prosecute Comey and other prominent critics. Comey was charged with making a false statement and obstruction. (NBC)
ICE officer ‘relieved of current duties’ after violent confrontation caught on camera. The DHS assistant secretary called the officer’s conduct “unacceptable.”
(ABC)
Buc-ee’s construction set to begin next week in Kansas City, Kansas. After several months of planning and delays, construction on the first Buc-ee’s in the Kansas City metro is expected to begin. (FOX)
💡Trivia Answer: D. Do The Right Thing. The groundbreaking 1989 film by Spike Lee that tackled issues of race and police brutality in Brooklyn is Do the Right Thing. The movie is set in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood on the hottest day of the summer, where simmering racial tensions boil over into tragedy.
GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK!
How are we doing? Leave us a message and let us know what you think of our newsletters. What would you like to see more or less of? If someone forwarded you this newsletter, sign up here! To advertise your business, event, or nonprofit, email hill@tcvpub.commore heat overnight, leading to poorer health outcomes for residents.