Happy Monday, Wichita!
We’re back with another week of new stories coming out of Wichita.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Details on Wichita’s Junior Football League’s new structure have been released
- A summer classic movie series is coming to McAdams Park
- Shane Carter has been announced as the new executive director of TKAAM
- Aujanae Bennett entered the race for Wichita’s City Council District 1 seat
💡 Black Trivia Question: In which movie did Denzel Washington win his first Oscar award for Best Supporting Actor?
A. Malcolm X B. Glory C. Hurricane D. Training Day
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA NEWS
Wichita Announces Details of Restructured Junior League Football and Free Enrollment Promotion
City of Wichita Park and Recreation rolled out details for the second year of their restructured Junior League football program with the announcement of a program that waives registration and uniform costs for the first 400 players to sign up.
WICHITA EVENTS
Summer Classic Movies Under the Stars Begins May 17 in McAdams Park
Looking for some fun and free ways to enjoy the summer? Bring your lawn chairs, or enjoy from your car, a classic movie under the stars for FREE! Once a month, DT Unity Community Ent. in partnership with The Community Voice will bring you a free classic movie under the stars at Wichita’s McAdams Park!
BUSINESS
TKAAM Announces Shane Carter as New Executive Director
Congratulations to Shane Carter for being named the new Executive Director of The Kansas African American Museum!
Learn more about Shane’s background
POLITICS
Aujanae Bennett Enters Race for Wichita District 1 Council Seat
Meet Aujanae Bennett, the community activist running for Wichita’s District 1 City Council seat to replace Brandon Johnson. Johnson can not seek reelection due to term limits.
NATIONAL NEWS
3 Former Memphis Officers Acquitted In Fatal Beating of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis officers were acquitted of all state charges in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a death that sparked nationwide protests and prompted renewed calls for police reforms in the U.S.
Trump administration welcomes 49 white South Africans as refugees. The administration says they face discrimination and violence at home, which the country’s government strongly denies. (AP News)
Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage. NBC made the announcement on Monday morning during its upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall. (AP News)
Trivia Answer: B. Glory. Washington won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing an American Civil War soldier in the war drama Glory (1989).
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