by Sam Smith | Jul 13, 2021 | Newsroom, Press Releases
July 14, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas Leadership Center awards grants and support to Kansas organizations serving communities of color Wichita, Kan. – In an effort to cultivate leadership and inspire hope for the future among Kansans of color, the Kansas...
by Sam Smith | May 25, 2021 | Beat the Virus Stories, KBV News, KS Beats the Virus, Newsroom
“Voices on Vaccinations” Campaign Elevates the Conversation on COVID-19 Vaccination with Diverse Kansas Communities In an effort to build awareness of and interest in the COVID-19 vaccine for four Kansas communities – Black, Latino, Native American, and Kansans...
by Sam Smith | Apr 23, 2021 | Kansan Portraits, Newsroom, People
Cut paper illustration by Lauren Fitzgerald A. A. Hyde (March 2, 1848—Jan. 10, 1935) Philanthropist, developer of Mentholatum Two things drove A. A. Hyde – faith and the power of giving generously. His money went to charitable organizations around the world,...
by Sam Smith | Apr 16, 2021 | Kansan Portraits, Newsroom, People
Cut paper illustration by Lauren Fitzgerald Clementine Paddleford (September 27, 1898—November 13, 1967) Food writer, journalist, pilot and explorer Before Food Network, there was Clementine Paddleford. The Kansan set the tone for America’s tables and taste buds while...
by Sam Smith | Apr 2, 2021 | Kansan Portraits, Newsroom, People
Cut paper illustration by Lauren Fitzgerald Charles Sheldon (Feb. 26, 1857—Feb. 24 1946) Minister, Author, Peace Advocate Charles Sheldon was a minister, author of an international best -seller, peace advocate, and inspiration for “What Would Jesus Do?” movement....
