The Community Voice: Black News for Wichita, Kansas City & Kansas
WEBAs Wichita’s Winter Shelter Closes, Providers And Unhoused Grapple With Insufficient Resources. Now in its 31st year, The Community Voice is the leading, most-trusted voice of Kansas’ African-American community, and has extended its reach to become a progressive voice across the state and beyond. A trusted source of Black news from the ...
Boone Theater to Host Renovation Groundbreaking
WEB1 hour ago · The terms of the project have been negotiated and the city council approved the development agreement on Oct. 1, 2021. Under the terms of the development agreement, the city sold the Boone Theater property to Vine Street Collaborative for $200,000. The city will support the project with a 25-year property tax abatement of up to 10 years at 100% ...
Kansas presidential primary: How to vote and who's on the ballot
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Kansas will hold a presidential preference primary on March 19, replacing the informal caucus format. Both Democrats and Republicans have 39 delegates to their respective national conventions. Voters must be registered with either the Democratic or Republican party to participate in the primary. Kansas Democrats and …
Byron Roberson: Running to be 1st Black Sheriff of Johnson Co.
WEB1 day ago · Byron Roberson. Prairie Village Police Chief Byron Roberson is running for sheriff of Johnson County, Kansas, and he’s looking to make history along the way. As the Democratic candidate for Johnson County sheriff, Roberson could become the first Black ever to the post and he’d be the first Democrat elected to it in nearly a century.
Black Neighborhoods Unite to Revitalize KC’s Urban Core
WEBSep 17, 2024 · In a demonstration of community collaboration, seven predominantly Black neighborhoods in Kansas City’s urban core are joining forces to combat blight and beautify their streets, thanks in part to a $750,000 ReBuild KC grant.. The Community Resource Team (CRT), a nonprofit comprised of neighborhood leaders from Ivanhoe, Santa Fe, Oak Park, Boston Heights/Mount Hope, Wendell Phillips, Key ...
About the Community Voice
WEBThe Community Voice is a trusted source of news and information for the African-American communities of Kansas and the Kansas City metro area. Now in its 31st year, The Community Voice is a multi-platform news source and community (civic) partner that provides clear and accessible information on topics of crucial importance to its readers.
Wichita News Archives - The Community Voice
WEBSep 29, 2024 · by Wichita Journalism Collaborative September 28, 2024. The cost of living keeps getting higher, and it can make long term cost-saving decisions more tricky. The Consumer Price Index continues to show increases in the costs of daily goods and services in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. So, while inflation ...
New Edition of THE VOICE - The Community Voice
WEBSep 27, 2024 · by The VOICE News Service September 28, 2024. News for the Black Community that isn’t covered by other traditional media outlets. Wichita, Kansas City, Regional, State, Health, Education and Local. CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO READ THIS EDITION. CLICK HERE TO READ ALL OF OUR EDITIONS. Now in its 31st year, The Community Voice is the leading, most ...
Progeny Plans Two Events to Address Improving Juvenile Justice
WEB2 days ago · The first event will be a Block Party to bring together youth impacted by the justice system, their families, community members, and leaders, Thurs., Oct. 17, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Atwater Neighborhood Center, 2755 E. 19 th Street, Wichita. Progeny leaders and youth advocates at the Kansas Capital. In addition to a resource and vendor fair focused ...
Wichita leaders pledge action to tackle mental health and …
WEBMay 13, 2024 · Key Points: Wichita leaders pledge action to address mental health services and homelessness at the Nehemiah Convention. Solutions include full staffing of crisis units, enhanced psychiatric care, and transportation funding. Mayor and county officials promise ongoing funding for housing-first model and homeless ID program.