Ubuntu Village School

Something powerful is happening tomorrow… and you need to be in the room.

The Wichita Council of Elders invites you to Community Reconnection: An Intentional Conversation—facilitated by Elder Rob Simmon.
This is not just another gathering. This is where we re-engage, realign, and rebuild—together.

If you’ve been connected before—this is your moment to come back.

If you’ve been looking for a place to serve—this is your invitation.

🗓 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Iasis Christian Center
1914 E 11th St, Wichita, KS

☕ Coffee & Connections included

Come ready to:
✔️ Be part of the conversation
✔️ Hear the vision
✔️ Step into meaningful community work

We’re not just talking—we’re building.
👉 Be in the room. Bring someone with you.

Some people don’t just speak, sing or dance—they shift the entire whole room.

Juneteenth ICT is now recruiting singers, dancers, steppers and poets for the Kid’s Corner Talent Showcase, where voice, expression, and storytelling take center stage.

We’re looking for performers who can:

Move a crowd with music, melody or moves
Capture attention with spoken word
Turn emotion into performance
Bring something real, original, and unforgettable

If you have a talent—this stage is for you!

Tryouts: May 9 and May 16
Location: Destination Innovation
100 S. Market, Suite 100, Wichita, KS 67202

Call or text 316-226-0079 to sign up.
Questions? Email [email protected]

Apply here: https://forms.gle/rGypbQktSwaYtYta9

Join Black Health Matters for a vital conversation on navigating asthma in our communities. Learn daily management tips, how to access specialist care & more! Join us to learn how to better manage asthma and understand the unique challenges facing Black patients. We will cover the symptoms of hard-to-control asthma, the evolution toward targeted treatments, when to seek a specialist, and ways to expand access to care.

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Switzer/KSU Agriculture Camp for Youth 2026 Switzer/KSU Agriculture Camp for YouthJUNE 23-26,2026 June 23–26, 2026 | A Life-Changing Experience in Agriculture & CultureThank you for your interest in the 2026 Switzer/KSU Agriculture Camp for Youth, hosted by the Kansas Black Farmers Association!Please complete the attached pre-registrati...

Think Trap Thursdays™ is back this April for National Garden(ing) Month!🫜

Think Trap Thursdays™: Gardening Edition is a 3-part series focused on learning how to grow your own food and reconnect with traditions of sustenance in Black communities.

We’re excited to welcome facilitator Michelle Gilmore for this special opportunity in the only trap that gets you unstuck™.😉

👩🏾‍🌾 Michelle is a gardener, community advocate, and sustainability educator with over a decade of experience growing food, building knowledge, and creating access through the land.

This is a cohort-based experience. We’ll start with the basics, build between sessions, and bring it all together in the final session.

April 16, 23, 30 | 6:30–8:00 PM
612 E Douglas Ave, Suite 200

Includes:
• three in-person sessions
• gardening kit
• Left on Read-selected book on gardening ($30 value)
• priority access to 1:1 facilitator support (booked separately)

🎟️ Left on Read members receive $15 off with an exclusive promo code. Check your email! 📧

✅ Register today at bit.ly/lorevent.

Come hear from our health care experts at the Black Family Wellness Expo this Saturday, March 21st at Saint Mark UMC.

Selma Burke was a pioneering artist whose work left a lasting mark on American culture and public art. Best known for her powerful sculptures and portraits, Burke was an influential figure of the Harlem Renaissance, a period when Black artists, writers, and thinkers reshaped American art and intellectual life.

In the late 1930s, Burke created a bas-relief portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt after winning a national competition sponsored by the Fine Arts Commission. Her sculpture was installed at the Recorder of Deeds Building in Washington, D.C., where it remains today.

Years later, when the United States dime was redesigned following Roosevelt’s death in 1945, many observers noticed a striking resemblance between Burke’s sculpture and the profile used on the coin. Because of this similarity, some historians and art scholars believe her bas-relief portrait may have influenced the design of the Roosevelt dime.

The dime itself was officially designed by John R. Sinnock, whose initials appear on the coin. While the exact extent of Burke’s influence on the coin’s design has long been debated, her work undeniably stands as one of the most recognizable sculptural portraits of President Roosevelt.

Beyond this famous connection, Selma Burke’s artistic legacy is extensive. She taught art for many years, helped mentor younger artists, and founded the Selma Burke School of Art in New York City, where she encouraged students to develop their own creative voices.

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Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at our Black Family Wellness Expo. Free and open to all!

Calling all 8th graders and high school students ready to level up.

Leadership U is where tomorrow’s leaders start today. Join us for a powerful day of growth, connection, scholarship info, and leadership development. This event is free with registration.

Caregivers, give your student the opportunity to build confidence, leadership skills, and lasting connections in a safe, supportive environment.

Saturday, February 21, 2026
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Butler County Community College
Andover Campus

👉 Register now and secure your spot.
http://bit.ly/483GSJy