Good morning!
How was your weekend? Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of Wichita.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Love siblings follow family’s culinary tradition with a twist
- Wichita primary elections results
- Troy Andrews is showcasing local talent with his high-end films
- What to expect next in Wichita general elections
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who was known as the “High Priestess of Soul”?
A. Billie Holiday B. Nina Simone C. Ella Fitzgerald D. Diana Ross
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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FOOD & RESTAURANTS
Cooking With Love — Literally
Inspired by their grandmother’s soul food legacy, Love siblings Adrian “Bub” Love and Kiavoni Judie are serving up family history with a modern twist in their new restaurant Love & Co. Kitchen and Cocktails.
Learn more and see what’s on the menu
A MESSAGE FROM THE URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS
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PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Jensen, Truelove Will Face Incumbents in Wichita School Board General Election
Board president Diane Albert and Mackenzi Truelove were the top vote-getters for the District 1 seat on the Wichita Board of Education, which represents parts of east and northeast Wichita. Incumbent Kathy Bond will face retired teacher Amy Jensen in District 5.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
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ARTS & CULTURE
Troy Andrews: A Vision, a Camera, and a Calling
Wichita-based filmmaker Troy Andrews is building a global fanbase and a growing film catalog — all from right here in Kansas. As the founder of DrewVision Cinema, Andrews has proven that you don’t need Hollywood to make movies that resonate around the world.
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!
ELECTIONS
Wichita General Elections Will Feature 3 Other Races
Now that we’re past the primaries, campaigning will step up on other races where a primary wasn’t required. In Sedgwick County, primary races are held when four or more candidates file to run in a race. The primary reduces the number of individuals in each race to two.
Get Out This Week In Wichita:
COMMUNITY: Neighborhood Night Out. Free food, snow cones, Kid Zone, music, giveaways, and resource booths. (Aug 11, 4p.m.)
CULTURE: Back To School Block Party. Join Cure Violence ICT to bring the village vibes back with a family-friendly evening full of food, vendors, games, music, and fun for ALL ages. (Aug 12, 6p.m.)
HOME: Home Repair Information Session. Join Wichita’s Habitat for Humanity for an informational session to explore options for repair assistance. (Aug 14, 10a.m.)
ARTS: Wichita Jazz Collective – Big Band Jazz at Walker’s. Jim Pisano and Joel Boettger as co-directors will shake the building with their 17-piece jazz ensemble. (Aug 14, 7:30p.m.)
See more Wichita events on our new online calendar!
Trump Calls for Immediate Takeover of Washington D.C. Police. In a series of posts on social media over the weekend, Trump claimed his announcement will “essentially stop violent crime” in the nation’s capital. (The Voice)
Kansas deputy killed in a line of duty will be laid to rest today. The funeral of Sheriff Elijah Ming who was killed in the line of duty late last month will be held in Kansas City. (KAKE)
Trivia Answer: B. Nina Simone. Nina Simone was known as the “High Priestess of Soul”. She was a singer, pianist, songwriter, and civil rights activist, whose music blended genres like jazz, gospel, blues, folk, pop, and classical
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