The Community Voice: Black News for Wichita, Kansas City & Kansas
WEBThe VOICE E-Edition past issues. 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. A news and information source for Wichita ...
Black Neighborhoods Unite to Revitalize KC’s Urban Core
WEB14 hours 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 ...
SunFresh Operators’ Call For Help Finally Gets Action
WEB10 hours ago · Those were better days for the store, which lost $1.5 million in 2023. Emmet Pierson’s call for help to keep the SunFresh grocery store in the Linwood Shopping Plaza has finally gotten the attention of Kansas City elected officials, the police department and surrounding community. Pierson is president of Community Builders of KC.
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.
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 ...
Welcome to the Friday Top Five! - The Community Voice
WEBMar 22, 2024 · by The VOICE News Service March 22, 2024. Get ready to unwind with our first-ever “Friday Top Five” newsletter. This weekly roundup keeps you in the loop on the hottest Wichita, Kansas City, education, local people, and Black history stories you might have missed. First up, the former CEO of Grace Med has resigned after questions were ...
Wichita News Archives - The Community Voice
WEBAug 17, 2024 · 8th Wichita Gospel Music Hall of Fame Honors Aug. 31. by Bonita Gooch August 27, 2024. Wichita’s finest in gospel music will be honored at the eighth annual Wichita Gospel Music Hall of Fame Awards presentation on Sat., Aug. 31, at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church. This year, six individuals and two choirs will be inducted.
6 Kansas Supreme Court Justices Up for Retention; 2 …
WEBOct 19, 2022 · In November, six of Kansas’ seven Supreme Court judges are up for retention votes, and two constitutional amendments will be decided. Advocacy groups say these choices on the November ballot offer voters an …
Kansas City News Archives - The Community Voice
WEBAug 25, 2024 · by Startland News Staff September 4, 2024. The announcement of five new grants opportunities from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation brings months of anticipation and potential uncertainty to a head, offering a more clear view into the relaunched grantmaking strategy of the influential Kansas City philanthropic organization. New applications ...
A Look Back at 2022 and Forward to 2023 - The Community Voice
WEBby Bonita Gooch December 24, 2022. Larry Jefferson was the first black Santa Claus at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. Credit: Courtesy of The Santa Experience. Another year has come and gone – and what a year it has been! Much like 2022, this year was a growing one for us. We rolled out our new print design as well as a new website ...