Happy Monday!
It’s a new week for new goals. Let’s dive into this fresh Monday with news coming out of Wichita.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Wichita’s spiritual ensemble ARISE is off to Paris
- The heated exchange between Councilman Brandon Johnson and Rep. Ford Carr explained
- The 29th & Grove tragedy is finally receiving funding
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CULTURE
ARISE Members Heading to Paris for Performance
Members of ARISE, Wichita’s spiritual ensemble, have set off to Paris for a special performance. They’ve received invitations to perform at the Concord Theatre as well as the Villes des Musqiues du Monde, or World Music Festival.
Question: Which female athlete scored 47 points in a NCAA basketball championship game?
A. Maya Moore
B. Sheryl Swoopes
C. Lisa Leslie
D. Cheryl Miller
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
KANSAS STATE NEWS
Wichita Elected Officials Get in Fight in Topeka
We updated rapidly on Thursday as details of this incident became clearer. We’re sad that it happened, but it appears both these individuals care immensely about the job they do and serving the community they represent.
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WICHITA NEWS
29th & Grove Cancer Testing to Receive State & Local Funds
This topic was at the heart of the altercation that took place between Councilman Brandon Johnson and Rep. Ford Carr. Funding has finally been made available for health screenings for residents living above groundwater contamination in Northeast Wichita.
Beyond the Gates: New Soap Opera is Ready to Showcase ‘Different Side of the Black Experience
Trump Doesn’t Only Want to End DEI. He’s Also Voiding a Civil Rights-Era Anti-Discrimination Rule.
Kansas Panel Endorses Capitol Location of Mural for 1st Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment
‘Unprecedented’ TB outbreak recorded in Kansas with nearly 70 cases recorded. Currently, Kansas has the largest outbreak that they’ve ever had in history. (Independent)
Trump officials pause health agencies’ communications, citing review. The agencies are charged with making decisions that touch the lives of every American. (Washington Post)
American Airlines faces customer service and racial discrimination allegations, sparking policy reforms and legal challenges. Passenger experiences highlight systemic issues. (AFRO News)
Trivia Answer: B. Sheryl Swoopes. Sheryl Swoopes owns the record for most points in an NCAA championship game. Swoopes scored 47 points to lead Texas Tech to the 1993 title. Swoopes is the only player to score 40 points in an NCAA championship game but three players have scored 30-plus points with a national title on the line.
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