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Good morning, it’s Friday, April 5, and we have a range of stories to share with you today. Evergy is offering a new assistance program to help Kansas residents manage their energy bills, while sepsis is shedding light on healthcare disparities faced by Black women.
In lighter news, an eighth-grader from Andover Middle School emerged as the champion of the Sunflower State Spelling Bee, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting a literary event featuring six authors from their sisterhood.
Finally, the Black Archives of Mid-America recently hosted a dedication ceremony for a mural by local artist Hank Smith, depicting the founding and legacy of Henry Warren Sewing and the founding of Douglass State Bank.
Evergy provides financial assistance to Kansas residents struggling with energy bills
Discover how Evergy is offering a new assistance program to help Kansas residents manage their energy bills and get their accounts in good standing. Learn more about this initiative and how it can benefit qualifying customers in Wichita and the surrounding counties.
Bias and racism: Black women twice as likely to develop severe maternal sepsis
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body responds improperly to an infection, is shedding light on the disparities that Black women face in healthcare. Maternal sepsis is a leading cause of maternal mortality in America, and Black women are twice as likely to develop severe maternal sepsis compared to their White counterparts. However, due to a lack of training and structural racism in medicine, slow or missed diagnoses can be particularly deadly for Black women. Learn more about this important issue in healthcare.
Eighth-grader Carey Chesire wins Sunflower State Spelling Bee in Kansas
Carey Chesire, an eighth-grader from Andover Middle School, emerged as the champion of the Sunflower State Spelling Bee in Kansas, showcasing impressive spelling skills and sportsmanship. The intense competition, featuring 84 participants of various ages, culminated in a final round showdown between Carey and Maci Perrins, a fifth-grader from Langston Hughes Elementary School. While Carey claimed victory, the article hints at Maci’s potential for future success, leaving readers curious about her journey.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s authors on tour makes stop in Kansas City
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting a literary event featuring six authors from their sisterhood. The event will take place in Kansas City and will include book signings, discussions, and opportunities to connect with the authors. The authors’ works range from children’s literature to memoir and self-help, inspiring minds and encouraging a lifelong appreciation for books and storytelling. This event supports the sorority’s commitment to fostering literacy and a love for reading.
Kansas City mural honoring black-owned bank finds new home at Black Archives
Kansas City’s Black Archives of Mid-America recently hosted a dedication ceremony for a mural by local artist Hank Smith. The mural depicts the founding and legacy of Henry Warren Sewing and the founding of Douglass State Bank, the first Black-owned bank west of the Mississippi River. The event was sponsored by members of the Sewing Family and Liberty Bank and Trust and was attended by individuals with a connection to the Sewing and Smith family, customers of Liberty and Douglas Banks, and history lovers. The mural found a new home at the Black Archives after Liberty Bank & Trust moved locations and connected with Sewing’s family members.
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