Happy Monday, Wichita!
We hope you enjoyed the weekend. Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of Wichita.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Cure Violence ICT’s hard work is paying off
- Dr. Kevin Harrison is leading the way in his new role
- Air testing results have been released from 29th and Grove investigation
- MLK Jr. FBI files are now public despite family appeal
💡 Black Trivia Question: Which playwright’s A Raisin in the Sun (1959) was the first Broadway play written by a Black woman?
A. Berry Gordy B. Quincy Jones C. Otis Williams D. Lorraine Hansberry
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA NEWS
One Year In, Wichita Violence Interrupters See Success – How?
In the one year since Cure Violence ICT started working in Wichita to reduce violent crime, the city has seen a 35% reduction in those crimes.
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WICHITA NEWS
Dr. Kevin Harrison Brings Focus to Cure Violence ICT
As Wichita continues to grapple with gun violence, Dr. Kevin Harrison is stepping into leadership with a personal mission and strategic vision. Recently named senior program manager of Cure Violence ICT, Harrison is not only implementing a proven violence prevention model — he’s reshaping how it’s applied in the city he calls home.
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WICHITA NEWS
Union Pacific Shares Air Testing Results And Next Steps For 29th And Grove Contamination Site
Union Pacific shared updates on the 29th and Grove remediation plan at an open house earlier this month. Residents were able to see results of indoor air sampling and hear about the next phase of groundwater treatment.
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NATIONAL NEWS
Trump Administration Releases Records on FBI’s Surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Trump administration has released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate’s family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination.
Get Out This Week In Wichita:
COMMUNITY: 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. (July 29, 10a.m.)
THEATRE: Hidden (Not so Hidden) Figures, a JR Griot Stage Experience. Talented PK–7th grade students will honor Wichita’s Black change makers in a lively evening of student-led drama, music, and movement. (July 30)
VOLUNTEER: Feed The City Wichita: Making Meals for People In Need. A monthly volunteer opportunity where individuals come together at a local venue to make lunches for people in need. (Aug 2, 8:30a.m.)
FUN: Community Block Party & Scholarship Cook Off. Bring your family, your appetite, and your community spirit. (Aug 2, 10a.m.)
See more Wichita events on our new online calendar!
Heat maps show half the U.S. under advisories, warnings. About half the country is under active heat advisories on Monday, affecting more than 198 million Americans, according to the National Weather Service. (CBS)
Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but plans to coach the Colorado Buffaloes this season. Colorado coach Deion Sanders disclosed Monday that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after surgery, his oncologist has considered him cured, so he plans to coach this season. (AP News)
Trivia Answer: D. Lorraine Hansberry. The playwright who wrote “A Raisin in the Sun” (1959), the first Broadway play by a Black woman, was Lorraine Hansberry. This groundbreaking play premiered on March 11, 1959, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City.
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