The Community Voice: Black News for Wichita, Kansas City & Kansas
A New Law Changes That. 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, Kansas ...
Wichita Incumbents Running Unopposed - The Community Voice
1 day ago · Wichita Incumbents Running Unopposed. by Bonita Gooch November 4, 2024. (L-R) Kansas House Rep. K.C. Ohaebosim, Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau, and Rep. Ford Carr are all running unopposed, but still need votes on Nov. 5. Three candidates representing Northeast Wichita are running unopposed but would still appreciate votes of confidence from their ...
Meet the Candidate: Carol Brewer - The Community Voice
4 days ago · by The VOICE News Service November 1, 2024. Carol Brewer is running as the Democratic candidate in the race for Kansas House District 98. Carol Brewer, a Kansas native, embodies the values of honesty, integrity, and service instilled in her by her family. With a background in social work and criminal justice, she dedicated eight years as a lead ...
An Arnold and New Victory Could Help Maintain Moderate …
10 hours ago · Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Betty Arnold (L) and Beryl New (R) hope to clinch seats on the Kansas State Board of Education on ...
KC Monday: Special Election Coverage - The Community Voice
2 days ago · Top News. We’re featuring stories following the 2024 election cycle, both locally and nationally. Stay informed on historic elections like the race to be the first Black female prosecutor in Jackson County, the potential first-time Black Sheriff in Johnson County, and a chance to have our first Black lieutenant governor of Missouri!
Meet the Candidate: Aonya Kendrick Barnett - The Community Voice
5 days ago · Aonya Kendrick Barnett is a community organizer, nonprofit founder, and Democratic candidate for Kansas House District 85. With expertise in substance use prevention, coalition building, and harm reduction, she is the founding Executive Director of Safe Streets Wichita, Inc. Aonya has served as the Program Director for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant and is the Vice-chair of the Governor ...
November Election Could Shift Kansas State Board of Education to …
Oct 25, 2024 · November Election Could Shift Kansas State Board of Education to the Right. Two moderate Republicans and all three Democrats on the Kansas School Board are up for election this year, and they’re facing ultra-conservative opponents. Five seats on the Kansas Board of Education are up for grabs in the 2024 general election, and the outcome will ...
News Archives - The Community Voice
6 days ago · Kansas Democrats are feeling optimistic they may finally gain enough seats in the Kansas House and Senate to block the Republicans’ ability to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto. As governor, Kelly has the power to veto legislation she and Democrats find unfavorable, but Republicans can override her veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
About the Community Voice
The 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
Oct 18, 2024 · When incumbent Republican Rep. Patrick Penn stormed out of a candidate forum this month at a North Wichita church, his Democratic opponent shifted the focus of her campaign to question his mental health. Democrat Aonya Kendrick Barnett attacked Penn in a Facebook post for his behavior at the Oct. 13 forum, saying that Penn became angry and […]