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SUMMARY:BLACK BUSINESS TOUR
DESCRIPTION:STANDING ON BUSINESS – TAKE A TOUR OF SEVERAL BLACK BUSINESSES \n guided bus tour celebrating Black-owned businesses\, culture\, and community. Participants will visit a lineup of local Black-owned businesses\, meet the owners behind the brands\, and learn the stories shaping our city’s Black business ecosystem.\nThis year’s theme\, Standing on Business 365\, highlights the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses year-round\, not just during special moments. Enjoy shopping\, connection\, light refreshments\, and surprises along the way\, all at no cost thanks to our sponsors.\n Free with registration Transportation provided Kick-off at Cargill Protein Headquarters Staggered start times available\n  \nBUSES ARE FULL BUT YOU CAN TAG ALONG IN YOUR OWN VEHICLE \n 
URL:https://wichitaksnaacp.org/event/black-business-tour/
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SUMMARY:BLACK EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME
DESCRIPTION:We’re getting closer to the 2026 Black Educators Hall of Fame Celebration presented by Art That Touches Your Heart! Join us as we honor legendary educators who have shaped lives and built futures in our community. \nHONOREES ARE: \nLORENZO O BRECKENRIDGE \nDR. JESSE WILLIAMS \nDR. KEVIN HARRISON \nJAMES E ANDERSON\, SR \nJOHN R CARTER \nPEARLIE MCCOY \nLATONYA KENNEDY \nGAYLE JACKSON \n 
URL:https://wichitaksnaacp.org/event/black-educators-hall-of-fame/
LOCATION:CARL BREWER COMMUNITY CENTER\, 1329 E 16TH\, WICHITA\, KS\, 67214
CATEGORIES:KIDS & FAMILY
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SUMMARY:1% SALES TAX VOTE
DESCRIPTION:March 3\, 2026 – Election Date – Wichita’s Proposed 1% Sales Tax\nEarly In-Person Voting\nMonday through Friday\, February 17 – February 27\, 8am to 5pm\, and Monday\, March 2\, 8am to 12pm \n*Closed on Presidents Day Monday\, February 16th* \nSedgwick County Election Office \n510 N Main\, Suite 101 – Wichita\, KS 67203 \nCity of Wichita Voters \nSatellite Early In-Person Voting \nThursday\, February 26 – Friday\, February 27\, 10am to 6pm\, and Saturday\, February 28\, 9am to 1pm \nEvangel Presbyterian Church \n1545 S 135th St W – Wichita\, KS 67235 \nCity of Wichita Voters \nMachinist Building \n3830 S Meridian – Wichita\, KS 67217 \nCity of Wichita Voters \nMt Vernon Methodist Church \n5701 E Mt Vernon St – Wichita\, KS 67218 \nCity of Wichita Voters \nNorthside Church of Christ \n4545 N Meridian – Wichita\, KS 67204 \nCity of Wichita Voters \nProgressive Missionary Baptist Church \n2727 E 25th St N – Wichita\, KS 67219 \nCity of Wichita Voters \nReformation Lutheran Church \n7601 E 13th St N – Wichita\, KS 67206 \nCity of Wichita Voters \nSedgwick County Extension Office \n7001 W 21st St N – Wichita\, KS 67205 \nCity of Wichita Voters \nSt Andrew’s Lutheran Church \n2555 Hyacinth Ln – Wichita\, KS 67204 \nCity of Wichita Voters \nWoodland Lakes Community Church \n770 S Greenwich Rd – Wichita\, KS 67207 \nCity of Wichita Voters \nFriday\, February 27\, 10am to 6pm\, and Saturday\, February 28\, 9am to 1pm \nEastminster Presbyterian Church \n*Eastminster closed Thursday* \n1958 N Webb Rd – Wichita\, KS 67206 \nCity of Wichita Voters \n  \nSandra Rankin – Education Chair
URL:https://wichitaksnaacp.org/event/1-sales-tax-vote/
LOCATION:YOUR ASSIGNED VOTING LOCATION\, 67214
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SUMMARY:BLACK WALL STREET RALLY
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the historic Greenwood District — the legendary Black Wall Street — for a powerful 3-day celebration of culture\, community\, pride\, entrepreneurship\, and inspiration.\n\n\nWhether you ride a motorcycle or not\, this event welcomes EVERYONE. Come feel the energy… the unity… the spirit that continues to uplift generations.\n\n\n Expect:\n• Inspiring community connections\n• Live entertainment & vendors\n• Entrepreneur showcases\n• Family-friendly experiences\n• A celebration of heritage & resilience\n• And memories you’ll carry for years\n\n\nYou’ll leave enriched. Empowered. Inspired.\nBecause the Black Wall Street Rally is more than an event — it’s a movement.\n\n\n Register & secure lodging:\nwww.BlackWallStreetRally.com\nhttps://blackwallstreetrally.com/lodging/
URL:https://wichitaksnaacp.org/event/black-wall-street-rally/
LOCATION:TULSA WALL STREET DISTRICT
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SUMMARY:123rd annual Historic Boley Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Held over Memorial Weekend\, the event features bull riding\, barrel racing\, and family-friendly entertainment\, with tickets currently on sale.  \nTickets are currently on sale through various vendors\, with prices ranging from approximately $20 to over $60. 
URL:https://wichitaksnaacp.org/event/123rd-annual-historic-boley-rodeo/
LOCATION:Boley Rodeo Arena (Boley Park)\, W Rodeo Cir\, Boley\, OK\, 74829
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SUMMARY:117th NAACP National Convention
DESCRIPTION:In Chicago\, Illinois. The event will be hosted at the McCormick Place West Building. This convention marks a historic 100-year return to the city\, as Chicago hosted the NAACP’s first national convention in June 1926.  \n\nExpected Attendance: Approximately 10\,000 visitors are expected to attend the gathering.\nAssociated Events: The National ACT-SO Competition will precede and overlap with the convention\, taking place from July 15 – 19\, 2026. \nNAACP +4\n\n\n\nRegistration & Planning\n\nRegistration Opening: Official registration for delegates and alternates is scheduled to open in April 2026.\nHousing: Hotel blocks and housing reservations are expected to open in March 2026.\nImportant Deadlines: The deadline to assign names to group housing blocks is May 29\, 2026\, with a general reservation cut-off date starting June 28\, 2026.\nInquiries: Further updates can be found on the official NAACP Convention website. \n\n\nHost Hotels\nSpecific hotels have been designated for different attendee groups to provide discounted rates:\n\nACT-SO Host Hotel: Marriott Marquis Chicago.\nYouth & College Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites McCormick Place and Hilton Garden Inn McCormick Place. \nNAACP
URL:https://wichitaksnaacp.org/event/117th-naacp-national-convention/
LOCATION:McCormick Place West Building\, 2317 S Indiana Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616
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SUMMARY:NICODEMUS HOMECOMING EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:This annual event\, also known as the “Journey of Triumph\,” honors the history of the oldest and only remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi River.  \nNational Park Service (.gov) +3\n\n\nKey Event Details\n\nParade: The 148th Homecoming Parade is set for Saturday\, August 1st\, 2026\, starting at 11:00 AM. Registration for parade participants typically opens in January 2026.\nLocation: Most activities center around the township hall and roadside park in Nicodemus\, Kansas.\nTypical Activities: Based on tradition\, the weekend includes a free cowboy breakfast\, cornhole tournaments\, musical concerts\, storytelling\, church services\, and a fashion/talent show.\nSignificance: The celebration commemorates the town’s founding in 1877 and the emancipation of enslaved people\, often drawing hundreds of descendants from across the country. \nNicodemus Kansas Homecoming +5\n\n\n\nPlanning Your Visit\n\nAccommodations: Because the town has a very small permanent population (approx. 20 residents)\, visitors often stay in nearby towns like Hill City or Stockton.\nOfficial Updates: You can monitor the Nicodemus Kansas Homecoming website or their Facebook page for the full 2026 schedule as it is finalized.\nSupport: The event is organized by the Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration\, LLC
URL:https://wichitaksnaacp.org/event/nicodemus-homecoming-emancipation-celebration/
LOCATION:NICODEMUS\, NICODEMUS\, KS
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