BLACK BUSINESS TOUR
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
STANDING ON BUSINESS – TAKE A TOUR OF SEVERAL BLACK BUSINESSES
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.
This 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.
Free with registration Transportation provided Kick-off at Cargill Protein Headquarters Staggered start times available

BUSES ARE FULL BUT YOU CAN TAG ALONG IN YOUR OWN VEHICLE

BLACK EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME
2026-02-28 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | CARL BREWER COMMUNITY CENTER, 1329 E 16TH, WICHITA, KS, 67214
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.
HONOREES ARE:
LORENZO O BRECKENRIDGE
DR. JESSE WILLIAMS
DR. KEVIN HARRISON
JAMES E ANDERSON, SR
JOHN R CARTER
PEARLIE MCCOY
LATONYA KENNEDY
GAYLE JACKSON

1% SALES TAX VOTE
2026-03-03 08:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | YOUR ASSIGNED VOTING LOCATION, 67214
March 3, 2026 – Election Date – Wichita’s Proposed 1% Sales Tax
Early In-Person Voting
Monday through Friday, February 17 – February 27, 8am to 5pm, and Monday, March 2, 8am to 12pm
*Closed on Presidents Day Monday, February 16th*
Sedgwick County Election Office
510 N Main, Suite 101 – Wichita, KS 67203
City of Wichita Voters
Satellite Early In-Person Voting
Thursday, February 26 – Friday, February 27, 10am to 6pm, and Saturday, February 28, 9am to 1pm
Evangel Presbyterian Church
1545 S 135th St W – Wichita, KS 67235
City of Wichita Voters
Machinist Building
3830 S Meridian – Wichita, KS 67217
City of Wichita Voters
Mt Vernon Methodist Church
5701 E Mt Vernon St – Wichita, KS 67218
City of Wichita Voters
Northside Church of Christ
4545 N Meridian – Wichita, KS 67204
City of Wichita Voters
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church
2727 E 25th St N – Wichita, KS 67219
City of Wichita Voters
Reformation Lutheran Church
7601 E 13th St N – Wichita, KS 67206
City of Wichita Voters
Sedgwick County Extension Office
7001 W 21st St N – Wichita, KS 67205
City of Wichita Voters
St Andrew’s Lutheran Church
2555 Hyacinth Ln – Wichita, KS 67204
City of Wichita Voters
Woodland Lakes Community Church
770 S Greenwich Rd – Wichita, KS 67207
City of Wichita Voters
Friday, February 27, 10am to 6pm, and Saturday, February 28, 9am to 1pm
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
*Eastminster closed Thursday*
1958 N Webb Rd – Wichita, KS 67206
City of Wichita Voters

Sandra Rankin – Education Chair

BLACK WALL STREET RALLY
2026-05-14 08:00 - 2026-06-16 22:00 (America/Chicago) | TULSA WALL STREET DISTRICT
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.

Whether you ride a motorcycle or not, this event welcomes EVERYONE. Come feel the energy… the unity… the spirit that continues to uplift generations.

Expect:
• Inspiring community connections
• Live entertainment & vendors
• Entrepreneur showcases
• Family-friendly experiences
• A celebration of heritage & resilience
• And memories you’ll carry for years

You’ll leave enriched. Empowered. Inspired.
Because the Black Wall Street Rally is more than an event — it’s a movement.

Register & secure lodging:
www.BlackWallStreetRally.com
https://blackwallstreetrally.com/lodging/

123rd annual Historic Boley Rodeo
2026-05-23 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | Boley Rodeo Arena (Boley Park), W Rodeo Cir, Boley, OK, 74829
Held over Memorial Weekend, the event features bull riding, barrel racing, and family-friendly entertainment, with tickets currently on sale.
Tickets are currently on sale through various vendors, with prices ranging from approximately $20 to over $60.

117th NAACP National Convention
2026-07-18 08:00 - 2026-07-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | McCormick Place West Building, 2317 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616
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.

Expected Attendance: Approximately 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the gathering.
Associated Events: The National ACT-SO Competition will precede and overlap with the convention, taking place from July 15 – 19, 2026.
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Registration & Planning

Registration Opening: Official registration for delegates and alternates is scheduled to open in April 2026.
Housing: Hotel blocks and housing reservations are expected to open in March 2026.
Important 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.
Inquiries: Further updates can be found on the official NAACP Convention website.

Host Hotels
Specific hotels have been designated for different attendee groups to provide discounted rates:

ACT-SO Host Hotel: Marriott Marquis Chicago.
Youth & College Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites McCormick Place and Hilton Garden Inn McCormick Place.
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NICODEMUS HOMECOMING EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION
2026-07-30 08:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 UTC | NICODEMUS, NICODEMUS, KS
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.
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Key Event Details

Parade: 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.
Location: Most activities center around the township hall and roadside park in Nicodemus, Kansas.
Typical Activities: Based on tradition, the weekend includes a free cowboy breakfast, cornhole tournaments, musical concerts, storytelling, church services, and a fashion/talent show.
Significance: The celebration commemorates the town’s founding in 1877 and the emancipation of enslaved people, often drawing hundreds of descendants from across the country.
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Planning Your Visit

Accommodations: Because the town has a very small permanent population (approx. 20 residents), visitors often stay in nearby towns like Hill City or Stockton.
Official Updates: You can monitor the Nicodemus Kansas Homecoming website or their Facebook page for the full 2026 schedule as it is finalized.
Support: The event is organized by the Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration, LLC
