Happy Monday, Wichita!
A fresh week is here, and so is your Monday roundup of local news, community updates, and events you won’t want to miss.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Royals stadium location works, but the final deal must deliver
- Thousands of Kansans are being asked to repay COVID unemployment benefits.
- Hall Of Fame Class Showcases Black Excellence Across Kansas
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who created “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often called the Black national anthem?
A. Calvin Broadus B. James Bland C. James Joseph Brown D. James Weldon Johnson
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
Royals Stadium at Crown Center Gets a Thumbs Up — But the Details Matter
The Royals’ new stadium plan near Crown Center solves major concerns tied to past proposals, including parking and neighborhood impact. But the real test will be whether the final deal creates lasting benefits for the broader community.
KANSAS STATE NEWS
Kansas Seeks $67.4M in Pandemic-Era Unemployment Repayments
Kansas is asking more than 8,500 people to repay a combined $67.4 million in unemployment benefits, some dating back to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly half owe more than $5,000, though the state says recipients can request payment plans or waivers.
KANSAS SPORTS
Record Hall Of Fame Class Highlights Black Athletes From Wichita, KCK, Topeka And Beyond
The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame will induct its largest class ever, recognizing athletes and contributors from across the state. The group highlights generations of Black excellence, from Negro Leagues pioneers to modern professionals.
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!
Get Out This Week In Wichita:
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: “The Women of Brown,” a presentation and discussion by Donna Rae Pearson. The Kansas African American Museum will facilitate a special presentation and community discussion. (April 29 @ 10 – 11:30 am)
COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB: Left on Read: The Club. A monthly book club hosted by Wichita’s independent Black-owned bookstore. (April 30 @ 6:30 – 8 pm)
COMMUNITY PARTY: Sundaze Rooftop Day Party- Wichita. The ultimate festive experience for families and believers of all ages. (May 2 @ 5 – 10 pm)
COMMUNITY GATHERING: Open Streets Nomar A FREE neighborhood community-building bringing Wichitans of all ages and fitness levels together to promote healthy active living and social engagement. (May 3, Noon – 4pm.)
See more Wichita events on our new online calendar!
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Press dinner shooting suspect charged with attempting to assassinate the president. Investigators are examining a note that the suspect’s family sent to law enforcement. (CNN)
US Supreme Court grapples with ‘geofence’ warrants in crime probes. Geofence searches allow law enforcement to find suspects and witnesses by sweeping up location data from cellphone users near crime scenes. (Politico)
Trivia Answer: A. James Weldon Johnson. Johnson established his reputation as a writer, and was known during the Harlem Renaissance for his poems, novel and anthologies collecting both poems and spirituals of Black culture. He wrote the lyrics for “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, which later became known as the Black National Anthem, the music being written by his younger brother, composer J. Rosamond Johnson.Johnson was appointed under President Theodore Roosevelt as U.S. consul in Venezuela and Nicaragua for most of the period from 1906 to 1913. In 1934, he was the first African American professor to be hired at New York University.
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