Happy Monday, Wichita!
We hope you enjoyed Father’s Day weekend and the start of Juneteenth celebrations. Let’s kickstart the week with news coming out of Wichita.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Kansas Black Leadership Brunch Series is back!
- Wichita’s District 1 will hold a primary election
- Juneteenth in Junction City
- Elon Musk is under fire for 2024 election results
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who became the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, honored for Lilies of the Field (1963)?
A. Sammy Davis Jr. B. Sidney Poitier C. James Earl Jones D. Richard Ward
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS STATE NEWS
Kansas Black Leadership Council Brunch Series Returns
The Kansas Black Leadership Council is back with their leadership brunch series. The brunches include engaging leadership discussions, inspirational speakers, networking opportunities, and a brunch buffet.
Get more info on these brunches
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
We’ve made finding Juneteenth events near you easy! Tap the image above to see a full list of celebrations happening in your area!
WICHITA NEWS
Two More Candidates Makes Five For Wichita District 1 Seat
Darryl Carrington and Chris Pumpelly have filed ahead of the June 2 deadline, forcing a primary election for the Wichita City Council District 1 Seat.
Learn more about Chris and Darryl
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
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JUNETEENTH
Junction City Juneteenth Celebration Features Diverse Mix of Music
Junction City celebrated its 30th Juneteenth Festival on Sat. June 14 with a diverse mix of music along with vendors and food, downtown in Heritage Park.
See more photos from the event
NATIONAL NEWS
Critics Question 2024 Results as Musk Tactics Surface
A Wisconsin nonprofit has filed a legal complaint accusing Musk and a Musk-affiliated group, United States of America Inc., of violating state election laws by allegedly bribing voters.
Vance Boelter, suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings, taken into custody. The man who authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody. (CBS)
Military parade and No Kings protests: A split screen of a divided America. As the Trump administration geared up for the parade filled with tanks and armored personnel, people in dozens of cities across the country protested the event. (NPR)
Trivia Answer: B. Sidney Poitier. Sidney Poitier was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, recognized for his performance in “Lilies of the Field” (1963). This historic win occurred at the 36th Academy Awards ceremony in 1964.
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