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A fresh week is here, and so is your roundup of local news, community updates, and events you won’t want to miss.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Grab your crew and hit the court in Wichita’s fall men’s league.
- After two years, Urban Prep has accreditation — and a path forward.
- Hillman College welcomes a new generation as familiar faces return in Netflix’s A Different World sequel.
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who sent federal troops to protect James Meredith when he integrated Ole Miss?
A. President Kennedy B. President Johnson C. President Truman D. President Eisenhower
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA NEWS
Still Got Game? Wichita Men’s League Wants You on the Court
Think you’ve still got some game? Wichita’s fall men’s basketball league is looking for more players and teams. Former college players, longtime hoopers and workplace teams all competed in the inaugural season — and you don’t need an established team to join.
WICHITA NEWS
Urban Prep Gains Accreditation, Eyes Growth Again
Urban Preparatory Academy has gained accreditation through a state-recognized organization after two years without access to Kansas tax-credit scholarship funding. Founder Bishop Wade Moore says the school is now working to restore its scholarship eligibility, rebuild enrollment and eventually expand into high school.
ENTERTAINMENT
‘A Different World’ Sequel Ushers in a New Era of Black Love, HBCU Culture
Nearly 40 years after A Different World debuted, Netflix returns to Hillman College with a new generation of students led by Deborah Wayne, the daughter of Whitley and Dwayne. Original cast members return to mentor the next class while introducing longtime fans to fresh faces and new stories.
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 a few events from our online calendar
NETWORKING: The Black Business Circle An evening of networking, connections, and community with Black business owners, entrepreneurs, and young professionals in Wichita. Come build relationships, exchange ideas, and connect with others who are committed to growing and supporting one another (Oct 2, 5-6:30)
GATHERING: Real People, Real Stories, Real Impact. Come together for faith, recovery and community featuring performance — comedy, poetry, music, reading, and stories of recovery and faith, Fairmount Coffee Shop . (Oct. 3, 1-4)
POP UP: Ponder This: Poetry & Pop Up A celebration of spoken word, creativity, local business, food, and community. (Oct. 3 11-7)
LUNCHEON: Lavish Ladies Luncheon amazing day of Elegance, Empowerment, Good Food, and FUN! (Oct. 3, 2-4)
See more Wichita events on our new online calendar!
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Cleaver, Brattin react after Supreme Court settles Missouri congressional map for November After months of uncertainty, Missouri has a final answer on which congressional map the state will use for the 2026 midterm elections.. (KMBC)
Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP. The White House has spent days fiercely defending three taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify President Donald Trump and are nearing at least $1.5 million in public spending, . (AP)
Trivia Answer: A. President John F. Kennedy sent federal troops to protect James Meredith during his integration of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). To ensure his safety, Kennedy ordered the deployment of 23,000 nationalized units of the Mississippi National Guard and federal troops.
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