Get ready to unwind with our first-ever “Friday Top Five” newsletter. This weekly roundup keeps you in the loop on the hottest Wichita, Kansas City, education, local people, and Black history stories you might have missed.
First up, the former CEO of Grace Med has resigned after questions were raised about her credentials. In other news, Jackson County residents will vote on two major stadium projects for the Chiefs and Royals. We also take a look at the devastating impact of gun violence on Black communities, particularly school-age Black children.
On a more positive note, we celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting the achievements of African-American female judges in Kansas and the Kansas City Metro and finally, we invite you to join in the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Topeka Vs BOE Supreme Court ruling with a series of events planned by the Brown V Board Commemorate Together and the Black American Blueprint Collective.
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Wichita
Credentials questions prompt CEO of Grace Med to step down
Venus Lee, the former CEO of Grace Med, has resigned from her position after questions were raised about her credentials.
Kansas City
Jackson County voters to decide fate of Chiefs and Royals stadium projects
Jackson County residents will vote on April 2nd to decide the fate of two major stadium projects for the Chiefs and Royals. The proposed 3/8th-cent sales tax would largely fund the two stadium projects, with the pro sports teams potentially seeking additional state or city funding.
Education
Gun violence and homicides soar among black youth, alarming study
Gun violence during the pandemic has had a devastating impact on Black communities, particularly on school-age Black boys and girls. .
Local People
Honoring African-American female judges in Kansas and Missouri
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the African-American female judges in Kansas and the Kansas City Metro.
Black History
Topeka celebrates 70th anniversary of Brown v Board with series of events
Get ready to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Topeka Vs BOE Supreme Court ruling with a series of events planned by the Brown V Board Commemorate Together and the Black American Blueprint Collective.
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