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:
- Wichita native now leads global company
- Union Pacific case heads to court. Community urged to show up.
- Michael Jackson film opens with big expectations
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which African American technology giant held three of IBM’s original nine PC patents, including the color monitor and the first gigahertz chip?
A. Jerry Lawson B. Dr. Shirley Jackson C. Mark Dean D. John Henry Thompson
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA NEWS
East High Graduate Named CEO of Fortune 500 Giant Dow
A Wichita native has been named CEO of Dow, one of the world’s leading companies. Her journey from East High to the executive suite is one worth seeing.
WICHITA NEWS
Key Court Hearing Could Expand Union Pacific Contamination Lawsuit
A federal hearing this week could determine whether the Union Pacific contamination lawsuit expands to include more Wichita residents. Community leaders are urging a strong turnout as testing efforts ramp up across the impacted area.
ENTERTAINMENT
Michael Jackson Film Arrives With Big Expectations — And Bigger Questions
The long-awaited Michael Jackson film arrives this weekend with major expectations and strong early buzz. But questions about how his story is told are just as big as the box office projections.
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:
SHOP: Women’s Fair. Century II 225 W Douglas, Wichita, Kansas. Women’s Fair is Women’s FUN! Get ready to shop ’til you drop with all your favorite finds. (April 24 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
COMMUNITY: A Night of Enchantment! The Building Knowledge and Opportunities Foundation invites the Wichita community to an unforgettable evening. (April 25 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm)
LIFESTYLE: Ivory Nights: An All White Soirée. TA grown & sexy experience curated for AGE 35+. (April 25 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm)
See more Wichita events on our new online calendar!
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car. Singer D4vd has been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl who authorities say was found dismembered in his Tesla last year. (AP)
Louisiana Community is Struggling to Understand After Man Killed Eight Children A stunned Louisiana city struggled to come to grips Monday with the massacre of eight children carried out by a father who was separating from his wife (AP)
Trivia Answer: C. Mark Dean. Dr. Mark Dean started working at IBM in 1980 and was instrumental in the invention of the Personal Computer (PC). He holds three of IBM’s original nine PC patents and currently holds more than 20 total patents. The famous African-American inventor never thought the work he was doing would end up being so useful to the world, but he has helped IBM make instrumental changes in areas ranging from the research and application of systems technology circuits to operating environments. One of his most recent computer inventions occurred while leading the team that produced the 1-Gigahertz chip, which contains one million transistors and has nearly limitless potential.
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