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:
- Saint Mark marks 116 years by celebrating the community it has built and the future it hopes to inspire.
- Help celebrate 100 years of Jackson Mortuary by sharing your tribute.
- Confused by the Supreme Court amendment commercials? We break it down.
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who is best known for his crucial contributions at the outset of the American Revolution, killing a key officer of the crown, Major John Pitcairn and impacted a series of events encouraging Patriots to keep up the fight?
A. Peter Salem B. Crispus Attucks C. Colonel Tye D. James Armistead Lafayette
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA NEWS
116 Years Later, Saint Mark Still Building Community
Saint Mark United Methodist Church is celebrating its 116th anniversary with a month-long series of worship services and community events. Church leaders say the milestone is about more than longevity—it’s an opportunity to strengthen community, invest in young people and build on a legacy of faith and service.
WICHITA NEWS
Help Us Honor Jackson Mortuary: 100 Years. 100 Tributes.
Jackson Mortuary turns 100 on July 10, and The Community Voice is inviting readers to share memories, photos and tributes celebrating the family’s century of service. Selected submissions will be featured online and in print before the complete collection is presented to the Jackson family as a centennial keepsake.
KANSAS STATE NEWS
Confused by the Supreme Court Amendment Commercials? Here’s What They’re Really About
If you’ve been wondering what all of those “Vote Yes” and “Vote No” commercials are really about, you’re not alone. Our easy-to-follow guide explains how Kansas currently selects Supreme Court justices, what the proposed constitutional amendment would change, and why both supporters and opponents say so much is at stake.
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:
WOMEN ENTRPRENEURS Lunch & Learn for Women Supporting Women. Join us for a fun and informative Lunch & Learn session for women entrepreneurs like you. (July 1, 12p.m.-1p.m.)
LIVE MUSIC: Summer Concert Series VIP Seating. Reserved seating, treats, and zero setup. Just show up, relax, and enjoy the show. (July 2, 6p.m.-10p.m.)
COMMUNITY: TARP Reunion. After a four-year break, one of Wichita’s favorite reunion traditions returns Saturday, July 4, to McAdams Park. (July 4, 6:30p.m.-9p.m.)
YOUTH PROGRAM: R-Rules Summer Youth Workshop. 8-week interactive program designed specifically for incoming 6th–8th grade middle school students. (July 6, 10a.m.-12p.m.)
See more Wichita events on our new online calendar!
Where Trump’s Efforts to Revamp Elections Stand Ahead of Midterms. Multiple court rulings affected President Donald Trump’s efforts to revamp elections through proof of citizenship requirements, mail-in voting restrictions and nationalizing elections.. (US News)
Confederate flag images removed from North Carolina booth at Great American State Fair. Images of the Confederate flag were removed from the North Carolina state booth at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., in yet another controversy to blight the events meant to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.. (NBC)
Trivia Answer: A. Peter Salem.
On June 17, 1775, one of the most important battles of the American Revolution, The Battle of Bunker Hill, took place. Among the Continental Army was Peter Salem from Framingham, Massachusetts. Salem was born enslaved but at the outbreak of war was temporarily released by his owners so that he could serve in the army. Salem has been identified by a number of participants as the soldier that fired the shot that killed British Maj. John Pitcairn at Bunker Hill.
Shortly after the battle, General George Washington declared that enslaved people could no longer be recruited for the militia. In response to the decree, Salem’s owners granted him freedom so he could continue to fight.
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