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:
- Leaders are concerned with the graduation rates in Wichita
- Kansas Tourism has announced a lineup of summer activities
- KBLC Brunch Series is back
💡 Black Trivia Question: What famous film’s theme music was originally written by Isaac Hayes?
A. Glory B. Super Fly C. Shaft D. Foxy Brown
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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WICHITA NEWS
‘What’s Going On?’ Black Leaders Question Wichita’s Graduation Rate
In a meeting with Wichita Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld last fall, members of the Greater Wichita Ministerial League and the NAACP questioned how the district’s graduation rate is increasing while scores on state assessment tests remain low.
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KANSAS STATE NEWS
Kansas Tourism Announces 2025 Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup
Kansas Tourism today announced that more than 230 tourism attractions across the state are participating in the 2025 Sunflower Summer program. The lineup includes something for every interest and region of the state — museums and historic sites, zoos, arboretums, art centers and more.
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We’ve curated a new online calendar for you to stay informed on events happening in your area! Check it out today and see what’s going on this weekend. Start your Juneteenth celebrations! Tap the image above to access the calendar.
KANSAS STATE NEWS
Kansas Black Leadership Council Brunch Series Returns
The Kansas Black Leadership Brunch Series returned this past weekend in Wichita, but there are still more upcoming dates for you to join in! Learn more about this big opportunity and details for the next brunch on July 12.
See who will be at the next brunch
Senate holds marathon vote series on Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” as GOP eyes July 4 deadline. The House narrowly passed the bill last month, and Senate Republicans have been working to put their mark on the legislation. (CBS)
FBI Issues Warning After Hackers Breach Major U.S. Airlines. A notorious cybercriminal group has infiltrated the computer networks of multiple major airlines in the U.S. and Canada. (Wichita Eagle)
Trivia Answer: C. Shaft. Isaac Hayes is famous for writing the theme music for the film Shaft. He also wrote the rest of the film’s musical score. The “Theme from Shaft” won him an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1972, making him the first African-American to win in that category.
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