Happy Friday!
Here’s a recap of the top stories from the week. Have a great weekend!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Black Movie Hall of Fame released 100 Best Movies Ever list
- Wichita general elections are approaching soon
- What happens when we don’t participate in primary elections
- KCK will vote in a female mayor for second time in city’s history
- Trump orders National Guard to Washington D.C.
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who was the first African American woman to serve as a U.S. Senator?
A. Barbara Washington B. Lisa Blunt Rochester C. Carol Moseley Braun D. Kamala Harris *See answer after “In Other News”*
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CULTURE
1. The Black Movie Hall of Fame Announces Its List of the 100 Best Black Movies Ever Made
The Black Movie Hall of Fame (BMHOF) reached out to more than 40 of the world’s top Black film critics and entertainment reporters to rank the most important and influential Black films ever made.
WICHITA NEWS
2. 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.
ELECTIONS
3. While We Were Sitting at Home Not Voting, Guess What Happened?
This month, Kansas held local elections and the turnout was disgraceful. Too many people still don’t grasp that local and state races really matter — they shape what happens nationally.
KANSAS CITY NEWS
4. Kansas City, KS Will Have a Female Mayor
Kansas City, KS, residents advanced two women in the primary race for mayor, guaranteeing the city only its second female elected mayor in history.
NATIONAL NEWS
5. Trump Calls for Immediate Takeover of Washington D.C. Police
Trump has declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C. and will call in DC National Guard. The move involves at least 500 federal law enforcement officials, raising fundamental questions about how an increasingly emboldened federal government will interact with its state and local counterparts.
Get Out This Weekend:
KANSAS CITY
POLITICS: The Future of the Democratic Party. Join American Public Square for a conversation with former co-vice chair of the DNC and Leaders We Deserve PAC founder David Hogg. (Aug 15, 5:30p.m.)
MENTORING: Mentoring at Keystone CoLAB. Operation Code KC weekly mentoring meeting. (Aug 16, 9a.m.)
CELEBRATION: 816 & All That Jazz – The Official 816 Day Celebration. KC’s biggest free celebration of itself! Showcasing amazing food, art, music, and entertainment. (Aug 16, 12p.m.)
WICHITA
HOME: Intro to Buying First Home. This workshop will provide essential information for first-time homebuyers and help you take the next steps with confidence. (Aug 16, 9a.m.)
FESTIVAL: Water Lantern Festival. A family-friendly event filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. (Aug 16, 9:30p.m.)
STORY: Storytime in the Park. Read along with stories on the big screen at Naftzger Park and enjoy music, snacks, free books and an activity for the kids. (Aug 19, 10a.m.)
See more events on our new online calendar!
Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for high-stakes summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in Anchorage, Alaska, according to Russian state media. (CNN)
The US economy is a puzzle but the pieces aren’t fitting together. Ask almost any economist and they will tell you: US President Donald Trump has been running risks with the world’s largest economy. (BBC)
Longtime Sedgwick County Zoo director remembered as ‘a champion for our industry. Mark Reed, who died Aug. 8 at age 75, was known in zoo circles worldwide and got a lot of attention for the zoo, too. (The Eagle)
💡Trivia Answer: C. Carol Moseley Braun. Carol Moseley Braun from Illinois became the first African American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate in 1993. She was the sole African American in the Senate during her tenure.
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