The Community Voice: Black News for Wichita, Kansas City & Kansas
WEBOpinion: Let’s Not Become What We Despise. 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 …
WEB1 day 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.
Friday Five: Light Show, Save SunFresh, Know Your Rights and More!
WEB1 day ago · Happy Friday! You’ve made it through another week! It’s September 20th and here is the top news as you start your weekend. If you’re in Wichita, stop by the annual Drone Light Festival, a family friendly event. In Kansas City, a SunFresh location is finally getting the attention it needs to stay open. Today is National Black Voter Day!
Black Neighborhoods Unite to Revitalize KC’s Urban Core
WEB3 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 ...
Health Wednesday: White House Rule, Clinic Expansion, and …
WEB3 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 …
KC Voice: Urban Core Refresh, Ballot Initiative, Kauffman Changes
WEB4 days ago · Black Neighborhoods Unite to Revitalize KC’s Urban Core. 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. Click the photo to learn about this project.
News Archives - The Community Voice
WEBSep 5, 2024 · A new play, “Horse Power: Tom Bass’ American Story”, running at The Coterie Theatre from Sept. 11 to Oct. 6, highlights the life of Tom Bass, a formerly enslaved man who became a celebrated horseman, while …
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.
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.
Kansas First Time Homebuyer program offers down payment …
WEBNov 1, 2023 · Brown bought the house using the Kansas First Time Homebuyer program, which offers assistance with down payments and closing costs. Buyers within income limits can receive an interest-free loan of up to 20 percent of the home’s sale price. The loan is forgiven if the buyer remains in the home for 10 years. “I wouldn’t have been able to ...