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:
- DuBois marks 20 years of work in Wichita
- Why empowerment must go beyond election season
- Kansas expands youth detention after veto override
💡 Black Trivia Question: African Americans have served in every major U.S. conflict except for:
A. The Revolutionary War B. The Civil War C. World War I
D. None of these are true
See the answer after “In Other News”
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WICHITA NEWS
How DuBois Built A 20-Year Presence In Wichita’s Engineering Market
DuBois Consultants is marking 20 years in Wichita — a milestone built on relationships, results and major local projects.
From water systems to housing redevelopment, its impact runs deeper than many realize.
NATIONAL NEWS
Black Voters Matter: Say This Moment Require More Than The Ballot
Black Voters Matter leaders say this moment demands more than showing up at the polls. Their message: empowerment must be built year-round — and it starts now.
KANSAS STATE NEWS
Kansas Rolls Back Community-Based Juvenile Justice Reforms, Expands Detention For Youth
Kansas lawmakers overrode Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto to roll back parts of the state’s juvenile justice reforms. The changes expand detention and shift away from community-based care — but not everyone agrees it’s the right fix.
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:
ENTERTAINMENT: Simply Poetry Presents: 3rd Annual Battle Barz Simply Sangria 243 North Cleveland, Wichita, KS, United States. (April 16)
COMMUNITY: WICHITA FOOD, ART AND CRAFT VENDOR SHOW. Spotlighting amazing minority-owned businesses, delicious food, sweet treats, and good vibes. (April 17)
NIGHT OUT: Southern Soul Rodeo Wichita’s biggest line dance event. Featuring Breeze and DJ FAME. (April 17)
AUTHOR TALK/BOOK SIGNING: Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, CEO of the Kaufman Foundation will read excerpts from her book “Made For This,” and share a powerful reminder that leadership is not about a title—it’s about how you choose to live. (April 17).
SHOP: Bridging the Neighborhood, shopping from community vendors. Support local vendors with event benefitting efforts to feed the homeless. (April 18)
See more Wichita events on our new online calendar!
Democrats embrace DEI as ‘American values’ at National Action Network. Ever since President Donald Trump started purging diversity initiatives last year, the letters “DEI” have faded from corporate boardrooms and Democratic stump speeches. (AP)
South Africa’s Finance Minister landed in Washington this week for global economic talks, but he won’t be sitting at the G20 table. South Africa’s Finance Minister landed in Washington this week for global economic talks, but he won’t be sitting at the G20 table. He wasn’t invited. (MSN)
Trump post depicting him as Jesus d from President Trump’s Truth Social account after it had received backlash from conservatives and Christians. (CBS NEWS)
Trivia Answer: D. African Americans have served in every major U.S. conflict since the Revolutionary War, with over 180,000 serving in the Union Army. Key milestones include the Tuskegee Airmen (first Black military pilots), the 761st Tank Battalion (“Patton’s Panthers”), and the desegregation of the armed forces via Executive Order 9981 in 1948.
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