In Wichita, Pride isn’t limited to one weekend. It shows up year-round in the form of drag brunches, indie film screenings, karaoke nights, community festivals and dance floors packed with people…
Wichita is a surprising, yet bustling hub for outstanding Asian cuisine and culture. Food has always served as a gateway to understanding and acceptance of a culture. In Wichita, there are great…
For many parents, planning a family vacation is fun and exciting. Yet for families traveling with someone on the autism spectrum, planning autism-friendly getaways can also be daunting. Traveling…
February is Black History Month, and there are numerous events and activities in Wichita to help celebrate the history and culture of Black Americans. Explore the Kansas African American Museum The…
The African American experience in Wichita is rich, layered, and deeply rooted in community. From music and nightlife to shopping, culture, and moments of rest, Black-owned businesses and experiences…
Photo: Dockum Drug Store circa 1955. Credit: Edgar B. Smith, wichitaphotos.org It helped change the course of history – but few people even today know about it. The 1958 Dockum Drug Store Sit-in was…
I’m quite the fan of live music and enjoying a concert is one of the many things I love about Wichita. There are four venues that I find easy to navigate and with a few helpful tips, you can too…
The History In the late 19th century, the term "yellow peril" was coined when Chinese laborers were brought to the United States to replace emancipated Black communities as a cheap labor source…
Wichita embraces a rich tapestry of diverse ethnicities, individuals, communities and cultures – among them a thriving and expanding Asian population. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander…
The Museum of World Treasures is full of ancient artifacts, dinosaur fossils and historical items from all over the world. I thought it was a hidden gem, but when I went, there was a line almost out…
