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06/10/2026

Seniors , a great way to tap into celebrating our Freedom.

06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

Still looking for a Juneteenth celebration?

The good news is there are still two weeks of Juneteenth events happening across Kansas and the Kansas City metro area. From festivals and parades to concerts, family activities and cultural celebrations, there are plenty of opportunities left to join the festivities.

The Community Voice Juneteenth Guide brings together events from across the region in one convenient calendar.

Whether you're planning a family outing, a road trip or a visit to a celebration in your own community, our guide can help you find where the action is happening.

Click the link to explore the guide and plan your Juneteenth celebration. https://www.communityvoiceks.com/2026/05/27/community-voice-juneteenth-guide-2026-2/

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06/10/2026

Still looking for a Juneteenth celebration?

The good news is there are still two weeks of Juneteenth events happening across Kansas and the Kansas City metro area. From festivals and parades to concerts, family activities and cultural celebrations, there are plenty of opportunities left to join the festivities.

The Community Voice Juneteenth Guide brings together events from across the region in one convenient calendar.

Whether you're planning a family outing, a road trip or a visit to a celebration in your own community, our guide can help you find where the action is happening.

Click the link to explore the guide and plan your Juneteenth celebration.

06/10/2026

He wasn't an athlete, politician or celebrity.
But to thousands of sports fans, James "Uncle Jimmy" Dodds was one of those unforgettable personalities who could make people laugh, challenge conventional wisdom and turn an ordinary conversation into must-watch entertainment.
Dodds, a father of five known for his appearances alongside sports commentator Jason Whitlock, died Monday after being shot outside his Kansas City, Kansas home. He was 64.
Friends and fans remember him for his quick wit, larger-than-life personality and willingness to say exactly what was on his mind. Three suspects have been charged with first-degree murder in the case.
Read more about the investigation and the life of the man many came to know simply as "Uncle Jimmy."
🔗 Story link in comments. Plus link to Uncle Jimmy Highlight real. Watch what we lost.

06/09/2026

Serena Williams is Back. She and Vicky Mboko got the doubles win. They're into the quarterfinals at the Queens tournament in London.

06/09/2026

For many pregnant women, Tylenol has long been considered the safest option for treating pain and fever.
Now, leading maternal-fetal medicine specialists are responding to months of confusion and controversy with new guidance reaffirming that recommendation.
What does the latest research say—and why are doctors concerned about pregnant women avoiding treatment when they need it?
Read more at The Community Voice. Find the link in Comments

06/08/2026

One moment changed everything.
The look on Ta'Lyiah Lewis' face says it all as the Wichita teen learns she has been crowned Miss Kansas' Teen 2026.
The Northwest High School student topped a field of 20 contestants, earned a $1,500 scholarship and will now represent Kansas at Miss America's Teen in Florida.
Her journey to the crown didn't happen overnight.
Read her story: See link in Comments.

06/08/2026

Be sure to make it to the Stephen Towns exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum: ‘Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury.’ Towns’ paintings and handcrafted quilts will transport viewers to sunny Paradise Park, a central Florida lake resort for Black people that flourished at midcentury. Don’t miss the incredible local photos and historical objects from The Kansas African American Museum and the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on display! Come see this inspiring exhibition before it closes on Sunday, June 14.
https://wam.org/.../wam-nights-swing-and-jazz-closing.../

06/08/2026

Earth, Wind & Fire's Story Takes Center Stage Before there was "September," "Shining Star" and "Boogie Wonderland," there was a vision. A new HBO documentary explores how Maurice White built Earth, Wind & Fire into one of the most influential bands in music history. Read more about the film and the legacy behind the music in Comments.