Good afternoon, Wichita!
We hope you’re having a great start to your week. Here are a few of our recent Wichita stories.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Safe Streets is making a difference in Wichita
- Nominate a Person of the Year!
- Join us for Black Trivia Night Sat., Dec. 28!
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WICHITA NEWS
Safe Streets Unique Approach Education
Aonya Kendrick Barnett is CEO of Safe Streets Wichita, Inc., a nonprofit focused on providing resources and support to address substance misuse and mental health issues in Wichita.
Learn more about this organization
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
2024 Person of the Year
Who should be The Voice’s Person of the Year? This is someone who has made a great impact in your community. Nominating someone is easy! The deadline to nominate is Wednesday, Dec. 16.
EVENT ALERT
Join us for some culturally-relevant fun! Wichita, get ready for Black Trivia Night!
Here’s a practice warm-up question:
Who is the African-American author and poet of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”?
A. Terry McMillian
B. Toni Morrison
C. Maya Angelou
D. Nikki Giovanni
*Trivia answer found at the end of this newsletter*
NEWS
Closed Maya Angelou Branch Library Scheduled to Reopen Late February
The Maya Angelou Branch Library, 3051 E. 21st St., closed for renovation since October 1, is scheduled to reopen in late February. The branch is undergoing a complete interior remodel as part of the Library’s master plan to enhance services at branch locations.
Continue reading about this project..
STATE NEWS
Deshaun Durham Released From Prison After Clemency by KS Gov. Kelly
Deshaun Durham, 24, walked out of prison on Friday morning, Dec. 6, after more than 2.5 years incarcerated in a Kansas prison for possessing 2.4 pounds of cannabis.
Star baseball outfielder Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a record 15-year $765 million contract . (AP News)
Police have arrested a man matching the description in United Health CEO death. (CNN)
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is set to make history again as she makes her debut a hit broadway play. (Black Wall Street Times)
*Trivia Answer – C: Maya Angelou*
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