NEWS & VIEWS

As COVID-19 continues to have a presence in our community, it is important that we are aware and informed about information that can shape both our understanding of the virus and how we respond both as individuals and as a community. This media database includes some of the latest news footage as well as previous news articles that discuss the impact of COVID-19 both locally here in Wichita as well as national conversations.

We encourage you to read through the articles to make sure that you are well informed about COVID-19 and the impact it is having on our community.

The Wichita Black Alliance Honored By Kansas Support Groups During Black History Month.

February 7, 2022

In fall of 2020, several African American community groups, organizations, faith-based groups and elected officials in Wichita, Kansas joined together to create the #FactsNotFear campaign to address health disparities in the wake of COVID-19. The members of Wichita Black Alliance recognized that in order to combat the virus, we needed to get in front of our own to ensure we were informed and equipped with the necessary resources. Our communication initiative was created for us and by us, utilizing influencers from within our community to inform.