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:
- Carl Brewer Center at McAdams Park will open soon
- Brewer Center’s murals bring Wichita history to life
- Get ready for the holiday season with our online event calendar
- The Trump administration wants food stamps recipients to reapply
- The Chiefs could be moving to Kansas
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which Kansas athlete broke barriers as the first Black player on the Kansas State University basketball team in 1951?
A. Gene Wilson B. LaVannes Squires C. Michael Beasley D. Henry Walker
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA NEWS
Carl Brewer Center Opening in McAdams Park
Originally opened in 1958, the McAdams Recreation Center has undergone a major renovation and expansion — along with a name change to the Carl Brewer Community Center. The new facility opens Dec. 6 as a shining addition to McAdams Park.
WICHITA NEWS
Inside the Brewer Center’s Bold New Art Installations
Bold new murals at the Brewer Community Center are bringing Wichita’s Black heritage, global identity, and community pride to life.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Holiday Activities Packing The VOICE Online Event Calendar
As the holidays celebration begins to gear up, THE VOICE, online event calendar is starting to get packed. Here are a few events selected for your enjoyment by our editor.
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!
NATIONAL NEWS
The Trump Administration Wants Everyone to Reapply for Food Stamps. What Does That Mean?
Millions of people who receive SNAP benefits were caught off guard recently when U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins suggested that every SNAP recipient may be required to reapply for benefits. Here’s what we know and what it could mean for households that rely on SNAP.
SPORTS
Chiefs Stadium Talks Heat Up — Kansas Site Now in Play
The Kansas City Chiefs put out a request for proposals to design a new stadium on the Kansas side of the state line with Missouri and are negotiating for land near the Kansas Speedway, according to two reports from Kansas City area talk show hosts.
Get Out This Week In Wichita:
SHOP: Black Friday Night Market & Small Business Saturday Market. Two fun-filled indoor events celebrating local small businesses. (Nov 28-29)
COMMUNITY: Bring It Black Vendor Fair. Spotlighting amazing minority-owned businesses, delicious food, sweet treats, and good vibes. (Nov 29, 8:30am)
HOLIDAY: Watson’s Christmas Express. The ultimate festive experience for families and believers of all ages. (Nov 29, 5p.m.)
HISTORY: McIlwaine Quarterly Speaker Series. Historian Donna Rae Pearson explores the McAdams neighborhood, tracing its origins to Wichita’s earliest days. (Nov 29, 1p.m.)
See more Wichita events on our new online calendar!
Wichita continues with plans to hire city manager after finalist withdraws. The City Council met with the city manager search committee Monday morning in a closed session, where no legal binding action was taken, according to Wichita Mayor Lily Wu. (Wichita Eagle)
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81. A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience through hits such as Wonderful World, Beautiful People, and I Can See Clearly Now. (BBC)
Trivia Answer: A. Gene Wilson. Gene Wilson was the first Black player on the Kansas State University basketball team in 1951, breaking the conference’s color barrier. He was also a trailblazer in track and field for the university.
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