The Community Voice: Black News for Wichita, Kansas City & Kansas
WEBWichita Journalism Collaborative Stories you may have missed. 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 community's perspective.
Wichita Awards $1.3 Million to Developers to Renovate Public …
WEB17 hours ago · The Wichita City Council voted to award $1.3 million in COVID recovery funds to nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to buy and renovate 33 single-family public housing units. Wichita Habitat for Humanity, a local nonprofit, received $640,000 for the rehabilitation and sale of 16 houses on North Piatt.
News Archives - The Community Voice
WEBSep 5, 2024 · by The VOICE News Service September 3, 2024. In a landmark decision, a federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump can no longer use the song “Hold On, I’m Comin’” by the late soul legend Isaac Hayes, Jr. This decision follows a legal battle led by Isaac Hayes III., the son of the iconic musician, and his legal team, who ...
About the Community Voice
WEBThe Community Voice is a multi-platform publication that covers news and information of interest to the African-American community in Kansas and the Kansas City metro area. Founded in 1994, it also sponsors community projects and events to empower its readers to create positive change.
Health Wednesday: White House Rule, Clinic Expansion, and …
WEB2 days ago · Good morning. It’s Wednesday, September 18, and today’s health newsletter covers a range of topics from mental health to clinic expansions. Learn about the new rule made by the Biden administration, how Wichita is expanding health services, and how the health of Black people are being protected on a national level. Stay …
Black Neighborhoods Unite to Revitalize KC’s Urban Core
WEB2 days ago · 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 ...
City, ASTEAM Village Launch Program to Improve ... - The …
WEBNov 16, 2021 · aSTEAM Village, a nonprofit that educates students in STEAM, partners with the city and other organizations to launch Digital KC Now, a pilot project to improve Internet access and literacy in the Third District. The program aims to bridge the digital divide, increase economic opportunities and reduce crime in …
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 national conventions. See the candidates, deadlines, and voting options for this election.
Justice Department Launches Program to Keep Unfair Lending …
WEBNov 2, 2021 · A new program in Kansas backed by the U.S. Department of Justice aims to identify and snuff the illegal practice of denying a creditworthy applicant a loan for housing in certain neighborhoods. Lenders engage in redlining by discriminating on the basis of race or national origin. The new initiative will partner the DOJ Civil Rights […]
Wichita News Archives - The Community Voice
WEBAug 17, 2024 · by Bonita Gooch September 8, 2024. Wichita’s BlackOut ICT Awards Show made a grand return with Wichita’s who’s who in attendance and dressed to empress. The third BlackOut ICT awards show, recognized the outstanding achievements of Wichta’s Black professionals, was held Sat., Sept. 7 and recognized winners in 30 categories.