2015 black business directory and calendar

lack Business Directory & Community Calendar

Wichita

2015

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The Wichita Black Business Directory and community calendar is a special supplement to The Community Voice Newspaper.

The Community Voice is published biweekly by TCV Publishing, Inc., 2918 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67208.

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Were back this year with an enhancement to our Black Business Directory. In response to years of requests, we printed our first “annual” community calendar.

If you’re active in the community, you understand the need for this calendar. It happens time and time again, activities stacked upon activities with people wondering how it continues to happen. Well, this calendar won’t eliminate that problem, but it will help event planners make informed decisions and most of all, it gives members of the community a “heads up” on upcoming events.

Yes, we’ll continue to include a calendar in our bi-weekly publications and by no means is this presented as a complete listing of 2015 community events. Many organizations we reached out to have not set their calendars for 2015 and we know, “things come up.” So continue to check the calendar in each issue and also check out our expanded online calendar of events. Due to space limitations, we reserve space in our print calendar for non-profit organizations. However, the online calendar is open to submissions from for-profit groups. So go online and search ahead of the weekend for great things to do. See instructions for posting your event on page 8.

Finally, we’re pleased once again to have more than 150 businesses and community organizations in our directory. We were disappointed by how many businesses in our 0214 directory were no longer open when we reached out to them this year. That indicates how much these small businesses need our support. So we encourage you to keep this directory and to refer to it often before you shop.

If you failed to get your business listed, no problem. The directory will be posted online and updated monthly. See instructions for getting your business listed on page 8. Remember, if you misplace your directory, you can always find it and the calendar online at www.voiceitwichita.com.

Bonita Gooch, Publisher

CONTENTS:CONTENTS:

Business Listings ..................3-8Calendar ...........................9-14Business Spotlights...................15

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2015 WICHITA BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY & CALENDAR

lack Business Directory & Community Calendar

Wichita

Accounting Art/GiftsArchitectsAttorneysAuthorsAuto body repair Auto Detailing Automobile Sales BakersBarber Shops & Beauty Salongs Buses – Charter/rental CemeteryChurches Clerical Services/Desktop Publishing Clothing Sales Community Development CorporationsCommunity Organizations Construction/Excavators/Contractors Convenience Stores Cosmetics/Beauty Consultants/Skin Care Counseling/Family/DrugConsulting Credit Unions/BanksDay Care Dentists EducationElected OfficialsEngine Repair Financial Services Fitness Instructors Florists Funeral Homes/Cremations

Furniture Rental Graphic/Document Design/Websites Greek Organizations Heating and Air Conditioning Health Spa Home Health Care Insurance Jewelry Sales/Repair Lawn & Garden Liquor Stores Lounge/Clubs Medical Facilities Medical/Physicians MuseumsMusiciansMusic/Records/CDsNewspapersPainting Contractors PharmacyPhotography/VideoPiano LessonsPromotersReal Estate Residential Group Home Restaurants Schools Security Senior Housing Shoes Social Justice Organization Speakers/Orators Trash Service

THE TRADITION CONTINUES: 16 SPECIAL SECTIONS PLANNED FOR 2015

A Directory and More

Accounting/ Bookeeping

Art / gifts Roseline’s International5025 E. 21stWichita, Ks. 67208316-682-7009

Trotter’s Unevensi ArtWichita, Ks. 67214316-207-4774

ArchitectsMcafee3 Architects2251 E. 21st St, Wichita, KS 67214Cheryl L McAfee, FAIA, CEOCharyl F. McAfee-Duncan, FAIA, CFOCharles F. McAfee, FAIA, Founder316-263-7001mcafee3.com

AttorneysBarbara James2924 E. Douglas Wichita, Ks. 67214316-652-0076

Immigration Law office, Inc700 N. Market Street, Suite BWichita, Ks. 67214-3530316-262-6222www.immigrationadvocacy.net

Oneil Davis Attorney at Law5017 E. 21stWichita, Ks. 67208316-688-5777

AuthorsRip Gooch Author: Black HorizonsOne Aviator’s Experience in the Post Tuskegee Erawww.ulgooch.com316-684-2824

KINSHIP Concealed Amish Mennonite African American Family Connections 2420 N. Dellrose St. Wichita, KS 67214 316-685-0452

Auto Body repAirHoy’s Custom Shop1436 S WashingtonWichita, Ks. 67211316-409-8485HoysCustom Shop 54@Gmail

Auto detAilingProfessional Automotive Detailing3027 S BroadwayWichita, Ks. 67216316-871-1025

AutoMoBile sAles (neW & used)Al Holmes Midwest Kia 8725 E. Kellogg Wichita, Ks. 67209Cell 316-641-4210

BAkersBittersweeteCakes, Pies & MoreJ. C. Samuel316-708-5487

BArBer shops & BeAuty sAlons Carmell’s Beauty & Barber Salon1710 E. 13th St. Ste 106Wichita, Ks. 67214316-260-1071

Foxy’s Fantastic Hair Design1903 E. 21st Wichita, Ks. 67214316-262-6119Marilyn Fox

Franklin’s Barber & Beauty Salon140 N. HillsideWichita, Ks. 67214316-612-1199

KHADIM INC.6249 E 21st St, Suite 104Wichita, Ks. 67208316-618-0515www.khadim.us

Tangles Unlimited Salon Inc1400 Terradyne Drive, Suite 310Andover, Ks. [email protected] Hamilton- Owner

BeAuty supplyThe Best Beauty Supply1016 S. OliverWichita, Ks. 67218316-613-2662

Buses-chArter/ rentAlE-lite Tours and Charter LLC7804 E Funston Ste 211Wichita, Ks. 67207316-209-4199www.e-litetours.com

ceMetery Maple Grove Cemetery 1000 N. HillsideWichita, Ks. 672114316-682-4821

churchesBethany Missionary Baptist Church2340 N. BurnsWichita, KS 67204316-744-7884Rev. C. Richard Kirkendoll - PastorFrankie M. Kirkendoll - First Lady

Brotherhood Presbyterian Church 2328 E 13th StWichita, Ks. 67214316-263-5630Rev. Eric E. Williams- Pastor

Calvary Baptist Church2653 N Hillside 316-684-6569Calvarybaptistks.comPastor-Rev. Dr. T Lamont Holder

Congregational Bible Churches Headquarters 332 S. Michigan AveSte 1032-N560

Chicago, Il. 60604-4434316-491-3646

Grant Chapel AME Church2750 N Hillside 67219Wichita, Ks. 67219316-685-2682Carieta Grizzell –[email protected]

Greater Pentecostal Church of God in Christ730 N. Cleveland St.Wichita, Ks. 67214316-262-7155gpcogic.orgHerman Hicks –Pastor

Greater St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church1648 E. 17th St.Wichita, Ks. 67214316-265-2044Rev. Willard Dallas-Pastor

Holy Savior Catholic Church1425 N ChautaquaWichta, Ks. 67214holy-savior.orgFr. Jim Billinger

Madison Ave. Church of Christ1740 N. MadisonWichita, Ks. 67214316-265-0583www.madisonavecoc.comPastor – Isaiah A. Owens, Sr.

Mt. Olive Tabernacle of Praise (COGIC)909 N. St. Paul Wichita, Ks. 67203316-267-5875www.mtolivetop.comPastor – Roderick Houston

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New Salem Missionary Baptist Church158 N MadisonWichita, Ks. [email protected] E. Robinson - Pastor

North Heights Christian Church3030 N. HillsideWichita, Ks. 67219316-652-0229Rev. Titus H. James Sr. – Pastor

Progressive Missionary Baptist Church2727 E 25th StWichita, Ks. 67219316-685-1328Roosevelt Deshazer Sr. - Pastor

SaINT MaRk UMC1525 N. Lorraine St.Wichita, Ks. 67214Junius Dotson – Sr. Pastor

St. Matthew CME Church841 N. ClevelandWichita, KS 67214316-264-5730James C. Hendricks, Sr., Pastor

St Paul A. M. E. Church1756 North Piatt316-265-5881

TABERNACLE BIBLE CHURCHThe Church Without Walls 1817 N. VolutsiaWichita, Ks. 67214316-681-3954www.tabernaclebiblewichita.comLincoln Montgomery-Pastor

World of Faith ChurchP.O. Box 8833Wichita, Ks. 67208Pastor Ulysses Foster316-685-5227

Word of Life N.E. World Champion Campus1156 N. OliverWichita, Ks. 67208316-204-2023Timothy Sims -pastor

clericAl services / desktop puBlishingDeb’s Creative ServicesWichita, Ks. [email protected]

clothing sAlesallusions Vintage apparelWichita, Ks. 67214316-992-7426www.allusionsvintageapparel.com

BaRFIELD’S BOUTIQUE1907 E. 21st Wichita, Ks. 67214316-269-4560

Fit For A Queen2817 E CentralWichita, Ks. 67214316-942-0006

coMMunity developMent corporAtion Power CDC1802 N. HydraulicWichita, Ks. 67214Powercdc.com316-267-3036

Rising SunWichita, KS [email protected]@mydoterra.com

coMMunity orgAnizAtionsAfrican American Council of Elders2120 East 13th St N.Wichita, Ks. 67214316-264-8921https://aacouncilofelderswichita.wordpress.com

Arthur GossettAmerican Legion Post 2731335 N. HydraulicWichita, Ks. [email protected]

Black Women Empowered in WichitaWichita. Ks. [email protected]

McAdams Golf ClubP.O. Box 8355Wichita, KS 67208Dr. Williams:684-1470 or 685-1742Jerry Love 655-7219

McAdams Tennis Club and NJTL(National Junior Tennis & Learning)Call re: free tennis lessons April -June www.mcadamstennis.co316-259-3023

Real Men Real Heroes2755 E. 19th St N.Wichita, Ks. 67214316-303-8017http://www.realheroeswichita.org

Urban League of Kansas2418 E. 9th St. N. Wichita, Ks. 67214 316.262.2463www.kansasul.org

The Links IncPO Box 8843Wichita, Ks. 67208President- Annie Montgomery

Wichita Black Arts Festival AssociationPO Box 748Wichita, Ks. 67201316-516-4734/[email protected]

Wichita Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.8118 Windwood CircleWichita, Ks. 67226316-390-6774Gene Bowman – President/CEO

Wichita Black Nurses AssociationPO BOX 20655Wichita, Ks. [email protected]

Wichita Branch NAACPPO Box 8695Wichita, Ks. 672141-800-591-1196General meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month at Atwater Neighborhood Center, 2755 E. 19th St.

The Wichita Griots: Keepers of the StoriesContact: Ms. Jean Pouncil-BurtonP.0. Box 20653 Wichita, Ks. 67208316-682-1909 or [email protected]

Wichita Women of Color and AffiliatesPaula Givens-President1745 N Spruce316-308-3850

Woman to Woman1546 N BelmontWichita, Ks. 67208316-807-3172prisonministry.net/woman2woman

construction /excAvAtors/contrActors

Diggs ConstructionWith offices in Hartford, Houston, Baltimore, and Kansas City3101 E. 9th St. Wichita, Ks. 67214316-691-1255www.diggsconstruction.com

Floyd ConstructionCommercial and government construction services1633 E. 37th St. NO, #4Wichita, Ks. 67219 316-440-8838www.floydconstruct.com

Impact Construction8118 Windwood CircleWichita, Ks. 67226316-390-6744Gene Bowen – President/[email protected]

Knowles Building Maintenance & Renovation1004 N MadisonWichita, Ks. 67214316-210-2033

Excavating Contracting &

262-5792

AEG Construction LLCGeneral Contracting - Residential & Commercial Building - Painting - Concrete - Roof Work

PO Box 2644 - Wichita, Ks. 67218316-683-5473 – [email protected] - Lic #253

churches, cont.

convenience storesMEI Foods2941 S. HillsideWichita, Ks. 67210316-239-1866www.facebook.com/meifoods

cosMetics / BeAuty consultAnts / skin cAreAVON / Curtis McClinton, Elder & Jackson316-683-8935, 686-2904www.youravon.com/cmc-clinton(See ad this page)

Mary Kay – Bobbie Lee10305 E. Peppertree Ct.Wichita, Ks. [email protected]

Mary Kay -- Ms. B. BurkhalterP.O. Box 273Kechi, Ks. [email protected]

counseling / fAMily / drugBell Family Therapy, LLCLarry R. Bell Jr., MS, LCMFT162 N. HillsideWichita, Ks. [email protected]

EC Tyree Health & Dental 1525 N. Lorraine (Lower level of Saint Mark Church)316-681-2545www.tyreeclinic.com

Family Life Counseling Center @Tabernacle Bible ChurchMinister Annie Montgomery, Licensed

Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist316-681-0343

HealthCore (formerly Center for Health and Wellness)2707E. 21st St. N. Wichita, KS 67214316-691-0249

Knox Center, IncDrug or alcohol rehabilitation center 2924 E. DouglasWichita, Ks. 67214316-265-8511

consultingPeggy Elliott Consulting and Ministry. Deliverance ministry, life coach, diversity consulting.2250 N Rock RD, Ste 118-160Wichita, KS. 67226316-305-5673www.drpeggylelliott.com

credit unions / BAnksGreat Plains Federal Credit UnionAngie Franklin –Bank Manager3100 E. Central Ave, #BWichita, Ks. 67214316-684-1500

dAy cAreKids World2739 N HillsideWichita, Ks. [email protected]

dentists Dr. Michael N. Williams, DDsImpressive Smiles Dental 10333 E 21st St N, Suite 101Wichita, Ks. 67206316-684-1470

Dr. Maya Nunley E.C. Tyree Health and Dental Clinic 1525 N Lorraine(Lower Level St. Mark UMC)316-681-2545www.tyreeclinic.com

educAtionL.R.E. McGlotham FoundationPO Box #8319Wichita, Ks. 67208316-684-3026(See ad this page)

W.G. Williams Community Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 2215 Wichita, KS 67201-2215 WGWilliams.org316-943-8951

elected officiAlsCity Council Member, Lavonta Williams City Council, District I455 N. Main St, 1st FLWichita, KS 67202316-268-4331

Sen. Oletha Faust-Goudeau Kansas 29th DistrictP.O. Box 20335 Wichita Ks. 67208785-296-7387 or 800-432-3924 [email protected]

Rep. Gail FinneyKansas 84th District - [email protected] 316-768-0615

Rep. Roderick Houston785-296-7652316-691-8450

[email protected] [email protected]

engine repAirCountry Time Auto & Lawn Mower Repair350 S. EllisWichita, Ks. 67211316-264-3967We offer pick up and delivery

finAnciAl services Primerica -- Richard B Cravens550 N. 159th St. E., Ste [email protected]


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Reaching Minds through Reading.

Expanding Minds through Technology &

Opening Doors through direction to achieve Greatness for God's purpose.

Donate & Volunteer

L.R.E. McGlotham Foundation 316.684.3026P.O. Box #8319 • Wichita • 67208

The Tradition Continues

Curtis R. McClinton, Jr.Your Avon Representative

Avon Salespersons: I. Elder @ (316) 683-8935E. Jackson @ (316) 686-2904

online: www.youravon.com/cmc-clinton or

www.avon.com & type in Curtis McClinton in Kansas

THERE'S STILL TImE!Listings are updated once

a month in the online ver-sion of the 2015 Black Busi-ness Directory.

Monthly deadline for sub-missions is the last day of the month.

See instructions page 8.

Not in the Directory?

2015 WICHITA BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY

6floristsAngela’s Floral & Gifts3700 E. Douglas Ste. 80-AWichita, Ks. 67208316-440-1084angelasfloralandgifts.com

Creations by Crawford 4717 E. 13th St.Wichita, KS 67214316-686-3030

funerAl hoMes / creMAtionsBiglow Funeral Directors of Wichita957 N OliverWichita, Ks. 67208316-247-5492

JaCkSON MORTUaRY1125 East 13th St.Wichita, KS 67214 316-262-5431thejacksonmortuary.com

Robert J. Bethea, Jr. Funeral & Cremations615 W. Maple Wichita, Ks. 67213316-201-1660rjbetheafunerals.com

furniture rentAl 24 Rent to Own4910 E. 21st St NWichita, Ks 67208316-687-5566

grAphic / docuMent design / WeBsitesCML Collective, LLCChristina Woods, Writer, designer, editor316-371-8145 www.cmlcollective.com

DEB’S CREATIVE SERVICESProfessional documents, promotional items, personalized cards & giftsWichita, Ks. [email protected]. L. Washington – Owner/Operator

greek orgAnizAtions Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.Beta Kappa Omega ChapterP.O. Box 8155Wichita, Ks. 67208

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, IncP.O. Box 20135Wichita, KS [email protected]

Delta Sigma Theta SororityWichita Alumnae Chapter PO Box 20289Wichita, KS 67208http://www.dstwichitaalumnae.org

Greater Wichita National Pan-Hellenic CouncilP.O. Box 20111Wichita, KS 67208 (316) [email protected]

Kappa Alpha Psi FraternityWichita AlumniPO Box 20548Wichita, Ks. 67208

Omega Psi Phi FraternityGamma Upsilon ChapterP.O. Box 8483Wichita, Ks. [email protected]. Roderick Gray - Basileus

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.Gamma Chi SigmaP. O. Box 20041Wichita, Ks. 67208

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Alpha Nu Boule’ Wichita, Ks. [email protected]

heAting And Air conditioningASANTE’S REFRIGERATION, LLC2701 N FairmountPO Box 20361Wichita, Ks. [email protected]

heAlth spAThe Loving Touch Health and Beauty Spa3700 E Douglas Ste. 52Wichita, Ks. 67208316-201-6800www. lovingtouchspa.com

hoMe heAlth cAreCOMPASSIONATE CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCYCompassion is what we give Wichita, Ks. [email protected]

Loving Touch Home Health Care1631 E. 17th St.Wichita, Ks. 67214

316-269-3368insurAnceCliff Cross & AssociatesIndependent Insurance Agent 316-721-4200

Jose’ LooneyState Farm Insurance5635 E Harry StWichita, Ks. 67218316-686-6878

Newry Insurance agency , IncAllstate Insurance Company3900 E Harry Ste 100Wichita, Ks. [email protected]

Sammy O. Oduniyi AgencyAmerican Family Insurance1133 S. Rock Rd, Ste 7Wichita, Ks. 67207316-685-7000

State Farm Insurance – Victor Everett2307 Amidon AveWichita, Ks. [email protected]

JeWelry sAles / repAirJazzy Jewelry by Joyce Davis646 N. GreenWichita, KS 67214316-682-5676

lAWn & gArdenP&P Seed and Bait Co.1901 E. 21st Wichita, Ks. 67214316-265-9930

liquor storesKenmar Liquors4703 E. 13th St.316-684-9393Dennis Woods- owner

lounge/ cluBs40 Plus Lounge3926 E 13th StWichita, Ks. 67208316-821-5468

C’s Place429 S. HydraulicWichita, Ks. 67214316-390-0181

Spotlight II1710 E. Morris Wichita, KS [email protected]

MedicAl fAcilities HealthCore Clinic(Formerly Center for Health and Wellness)Medical and mental services 2707 E. 21st St. N.Wichita, Ks. 67217316-691-0249

E. C. Tyree Health and Dental Clinic1525 N Lorraine(Lower Level St. Mark UMC)316-681-2545www.tyreeclinic.com

MedicAl/physiciAnsDr. Kevin P. Allen, MDAllen Eye Associates700 Medical Center Dr. Ste. 110Newton, Ks. 67114316-281-8220

Jackson1125 East 13th St.Wichita, KS 67214

316-262-5431 Mortuary

Serving the Wichita Community for Over 80 Years Website: www.thejacksonmortuary.com E-mail: [email protected]

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Dr. Stephanie Binder, MD, MB, CHBPediatric Medical Group550 N HillsideWichita, Ks. 67214316-962-8580

DR. VaL BROwN JR.Internal Medicine (adults)1035 N. Emporia Ste 280Wichita, Ks. 67214316-858-2000

Dr. Caryn N. Bryant, MDVia Christi Physicians GroupObstetric & Gynecology3600 E. Harry StWichita, Ks. 67218316-268-8131

Dr. David Bryant, MDVia Christi Cancer CenterRadiation Oncology817 N Emporia Ave.Wichita, Ks. 67214316-268-5927

Dr. Tracie C. Collins, MD, MPHKU School of Medicine in WichitaPreventive Medicine & Public Health1010 N. Kansas ST., Ste 1406Wichita, Ks. 67214316-293-2627

Dr. Arthur DeHart MD/OBGYNMid Kansas Women’s Center9300 E 29th St. NWichita, Ks. 67226316-685-1277www.mkwc.net

Dr. Regan DeHart, MDWichita Family Medicine Specialists800 N. Carriage PkwyWichita, Ks. 67208316-858-5800

Dr. Christopher Downes, MDFamily MedicineIPC Inpatient Consultants of Kansas 1131 S. Clifton, Suite B.Wichita, KS 67218316-962-3030 Dr. Courtney M. Downes, MDEmergency Services PA550 N. HillsideWichita, Ks. 67214316-962-2239

Dr. Maurice Duggins, MDVia Christi Family Medicine Residency Program1121 S. Clifton AvenueWichita, Ks. 67218316-689-5500

Dr. Nadia Gibson, MDVia Christi Clinic Rheumatology3311 E. MurdockWichita, Ks. 67208316-689-9188

Dr. Ahmad Izard, MDVia Christi Clinic Diagnostic Radiology3311 E. Murdock St. Wichita, KS 67208316-689-9422

Dr. Susan Lovelle, MD, MACMLovelle Plastic Surgery700 Medical Center Dr.Newton, Ks. 67114316-804-4700

Dr. Linus Ohaebosim, DOOhaebosim Medical ClinicFamily Medicine2810 E 21st Wichita, Ks. 67214316-681-1901

Dr. Chrishana Ogilvie, MDVia Christi ClinicAllergy/Immunology3311 E. Murdock St.Wichita, KS 67208316-689-9178

Dr. James E. Owens III, MDPsychiatric and Addiction Services8911 E. Orme, Ste. AWichita, Ks. 67207316-686-7884

Dr. Thomas A. Scott, MDVia Christi ClinicAllergy, Asthma and Immunology3311 E. MurdockWichita, Ks. 67208316-689-9178

Dr. Romeo Smith, MDVia Christi ClinicFamily Medicine3311 E. MurdockWichita, Ks. 67208316-689-9969

Dr. Holly Allen Terrell, MDFamily Medicine2707 E. 21st St. N.Wichita, Ks. 67217316-691-0249

Dr. Jessica B. Tanner, MDKansas Imaging Consultants929 N. St. Francis St.Wichita, Ks. 67214316-268-5922

Dr. Rhea Rogers , OBGYNMid Kansas Women’s Center9300 E 29th St. NWichita, Ks. 67226316-685-1277www.mkwc.net

Dr. Holly Allen Terrell, MD2707 E. 21st St. N.Wichita, Ks. 67217316-691-0249

Dr. Terri D. Walton, MDVia Christi ClinicInternal Medicine3311 E MurdockWichita, Ks. 67208316-689-9935

MuseuMsThe Kansas African American Museum601 N WaterWichita, Ks. 67202316-262-7651tkaamuseum.org

MusiciAnsAfrinca-Americans Renewing Interst in Spirituals Ensemble (ARISE) 2420 North Dellrose StreetWichita, Ks. 67220316-685-0452

Music / records / cd’sMusic & More2429 E 13th StWichita, Ks. 67214316-684-9250

neWspApersTHE COMMUNITY VOICE Wichita’s Bi-weekly news source2918 E. Douglas Wichita, KS 67214(316 681-1155www.voiceitwichita.com

pAinting contrActorsLewis E Nixon PaintingCommercial/Residential 5810 DeniseBel Aire, Ks. [email protected]

phArMAcyNeighborhood Pharmacy2251 E. 21st N. Wichita, KS 67214 3616-665-5527

photogrAphy / videoMy Picture ManMike Kinard-owner316-371-1149

1 Brick Media Group2650 N. FountainWichita, Ks. 67220316-409-6413www.316up.com

Photography by Michael E. WoodsPO Box 21473Wichita, Ks. [email protected]

piAno lessonsKaren’s Keys Piano StudioWichita, Ks. 67226316-684-4281Ages K-12

proMotersA Talent Showcase Production Co.7226 Ayesbury Wichita, Ks. 67226Dwight S. [email protected]

reAl estAteB&R Knowles Properties, LLC1004 N. MadisonWichita, Ks. 67214215-620-3590316-210-2033

Ernestine CurtisPenFed Realty12021 E 13th St N, Bldg 100Wichita, Ks. 67226316-258-7666Ernestine.curtis@gmail.comwww.ernestinecurtis.com



8Hope Properties/Hope Inc2137 N BattinWichita, Ks. 67208316-618-8652

Kerry Dunn RE/MAX Realty Pro316-990-7293www.kerrysoldit.com

residentiAl group hoMeWichita Trans4mation1217 S. Linden316-687-0456

restAurAntsGeno’s Bar B-Q140 S. Oliver (61st and N. Oliver)Kechi, Ks. [email protected]

P&P Pizza1901 E 21st StWichita, Ks. 67214316-303-1188

Tiara’s Place1339 N. HillsideWichita, Ks. 67214316-683-4955

TOPS (Steaks and Hoagies)2251 E 21st St Wichita, Ks. 67214316-239-6403

schoolsHoly Savior Catholic academy4640 E 15th St. NorthWichita, Ks. 67208316-684-2141Holy-savior.org/school

Karar Academy – Tap, Ballet, Jazz Dance c/o Harry Reese Dance Studio1628 S George Washington BlvdWichita, Ks. 67218316-305-1187www.facebook.com/karar2dance

360 Barber College, LLC2243 S Meridian Ste 104Wichita, Ks. 67213316-390-8959Now Processing VA Benefits

Urban Preparatory AcademyHigher Learning Early 2821 E. 24th St. N.Wichita, KS 67219316-361-2469Upacademywichita.org

WSU African American Faculty & Staff Association 1845 Fairmount Street Box 45Wichita, Ks. [email protected]

securityVendtech Enterprise,LLC260 N Rock Road STE 360Wichita, Ks. 67226www.vendtechenterprise.com316-689-6850

senior housingShadyway Plaza Apartments1421 N SpruceWichita, Ks. 67214316-267-2500

Via Christi Hope2622 W Central Suite 101Wichita, Ks. 67204316-858-1111Viachristi.org/HOPE

shoesGlam1 Shoe Boutique3930 E. 13th St Wichita, Ks. 67208316-686-4526www.glam1shoeboutique.comMichelle Griggsby-Owner

sociAl Justice orgAnizAtionKansas Justice AdvocatesWichita, Ks. [email protected]

speAkers / orAtorsDrumBeat PeaceWorksDr. Akiiki Daisy KabagaramaSpeeches, workshops, preaching, author316-214-2292

trAsh serviceBest Value Services, LLCSolomon TafessePO Box 780184Wichita, Ks. 67278-0184316-440-1048

We are not planning to print another edition of our Black Business Directory and calendar until

January 2016. However, we will update the online edition of this directory on a monthly basis. So, if you can’t find the kind of business you’re looking for in this print edition, check online for possible additions.

The online version of the directory can be found at our website www.voiceitwichita.com.

If you’re a small business owner, church, service provider or representative of a non-profit group and would like to have your business or ogranization listed, go online and get added to our online edition. The directory will be updated during the first

week of each month. The monthly deadline for submissions is the last day of the month. So, in order to be a part of the updates to be made during the first week of February, you need to submit your listing no later than January 31. Listings can be submitted on our website at www.voiceitwichita.com. Listings are not-free, but almost free. Basic listings are $20 for the year.

The deadline for inclusion in the 2016 print edition is November 30, 2015.

Want to Find More Black Businesses or Want to Get your Business Listed

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Promote Your Event for Free In Our Online Calendar For-profit and non-profit events accepted in our expanded online calendarat www.voiceitwichita.com.

If you’re looking for a way to promote your event for free, post it in our expanded online calendar. We recognized groups and

organizations are looking for affordable ways to get the word out about their events so we’ve expanded our online calendar. While space requires us to limit the items we include in the calendar in each issue of The Community Voice, our resources aren’t nearly as limited online.

Just go online to www.voiceitwichita.com and post your event. For accountability reasons, to post, you must first register as a site user.

FYI, we reserve the right to remove any item we consider offensive and repeated offenders will be banned.

If you’re a non-profit, we will pull

from posted events for inclusion in the calendar and church briefs included in the paper. NOTE: just because you post your event online, there is no guarantee your event will be included in the paper. Remember, print space is limited.

To be considered for inclusion in the paper, POST YOUR EVENT EARLY. We suggest a minimum of three-weeks to a month ahead of the event.

In addition, as a community paper, we select items that we feel have the broadest appeal to and connection with our readers.

If you want to guarantee your event is included in the print version of The Community Voice, consider purchasing an ad. You’ll be surprised how affordable our ads are.


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Exhibit: Selma to Montgomery: The Long Walk to Freedom The Kansas African American Museum. 601 N. Water. (Thru April 18)

Afro-American Genealogy Group, 1 - 2 p.m. Midwest Genealogical Society, 1203 N. Main. For info call 265-6775. This group meets the 4th Saturday of each month.

League 42 registration day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at McAdams Recreation Center. League fees are $30 per child/family.

Senior Wednesday are in-formational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors. The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water 1:30 - 3 p.m. (Every third Wednesday except for December)

For the Kids fundraiser events focus on the arts and feature poets, musicians, writ-ers, and historians. Admis-sion is $7 and includes wine and hors doeuvres. You must be 18 to enter and 21 to drink. (Every last Saturday except June, July, Nov. and Dec. )

Afro-American Genealogy Group. More info at right. League 42 registra-tion day. (More info at right)

Senior Wednesday The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water 1:30 - 3 p.m. (More info at right)

For The Kids Fundraiser, TKAAM, 7-10 p.m. (More info at right)

...............Martin Luther King Holiday Events .......... See Community Voice for complete schedule

Martin Luther King Holiday EventsSee Community Voice for complete schedule

Urban Professionals Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m.,40 Plus Club

African-American Youth Leadership Conference , Butler County CC, Links, Inc.

7 Distrct I Breakfast City Councilmember Lavonta Williams holds these informa-tive meetings the 1st Saturday of each month. Each breakfast features a topic related to cur-rent events in the City. They being at 9 a.m. at the Atwater Neighborhood City Hall.

22 ARISE Concert, Black His-tory and Women’s History with the League of Women Voters, 1st United Methodist Church, 1st & Broadway, 7 p.m.

28 Tribute to Historically Black Colleges and Universi-ties, Hyatt-Regency Hotel, 400 W. Waterman, 6 p.m., reception, 7 p.m., program. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha.

NAACP General Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Atwa-ter Neighborhood Center, 2755 E. 19th St. N.

Speakout Kansas, a grassroots organization dedicated to making positive change in the community. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. at 2201 E. 13th.

ARISE Concert. (More details at right)

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Senior Wednesday The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water 1:30 - 3 p.m.

For The Kids Fundraiser Afro-American Genealogy Group

Speakout Kansasmeeting, 6 p.m. (More info at right)

Last day to register to vote in city and school election primary

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USD259 Choices Fair(See the Voice for info)

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Ubuntu Village Saturday School every Saturday throuh May 9 (See May. for more info)

UPCO Community School Every Saturday through May (See March for more info)

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The Community Voice Fix My Car Section

The Community Voice Local Election Guide

Daylight Savings Time Begins

April Fools’ Day

The Community Voice Financial Freedom

Financial Freedom Expo(See more info at left)

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Good Friday

The Community Voice Mother/Daughter

Look-a-Like/ Finalists

Income Taxes Due

Work the Room Networking Seminar (More info at left)

Beautillion XLSponsored by Wichita Links, Century II.

Art Day of Giving

Free Tennis Lessons, 6:30 p.m., McAdams Tennis Courts (more info left)

City and School Board election primaries

Last day to register to vote in City and School General Election

Free Tennis Lessons

Free Tennis Lessons

Interviewing Skills and Personal Branding Sem-inar (More info at left)Empowerment Seminar IV (More info at left)

14 Two-stepping Fund-raiser, Sponsored by Black Women Empowered in Wichita, 6-10 p.m, 40 Plus Lounge, 3926 E. 13th St. N.

17 Work the Room Networking Seminar, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boys and Girls Club. Sponsored by Urban Professionals of Wichita.

League 42 Baseball practice begins late March. League play begins in late April. League play end the first week in July.

Exhibit: Artist of the Har-lem Renaissance, 1918-1930., opens April 25 at The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water. Runs thru Sept. 5.

Two-stepping Fundraiser (more info at left)

Afro-American Genealogy Group For The Kids Fundraiser (See Jan for info)

Senior Wednesday(See January for info)

Speakout Kansasmeeting (See Feb. for more info)

ELECTION DAY City and School board elections

Free Tennis Lessons, 6:30 p.m. McAdams Tennis Courts, for youth and adults. Spon-sored by the McAdams Tennis Club and National Junior Tennis and Learning. Every Tuesday through July 23.

11 Camellia Gooch Lee Heart of the Matter Walk & Lunch This year this annual heart health awareness event begins with a walk. Join the fun. Sponsored by The Com-munity Voice with Via Christi and the American Heart As-sociation.

17 Health Matters, a Vil-lages assembly and fundraiser for Ebola victims, at WSU Metroplex.

18 Financial Freedom Expo, A day of vendors and work-shops to improve your finan-cial literacy. For adults and youth, at Urban Preparatory Academy, 2821 E. 24th St. N.. Sponsored by Wichita Branch NAACP and The Community Voice.

25 Interviewing Skills and Personal Branding Seminar Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Kappa Leadership League.

25 Women’s Empowerment Seminar IV: Mind, Body and Spirt. Sponsored by Black Women Empowered.

Health MattersA fundraiser for Ebola victims (See more at left)



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NAACP General Meeting (More info Feb.)

Camellia Gooch LeeHeart of the Matter Walk and Lunch(See more info at left)

District 1 Breakfast (See more in Feb.)


Ubuntu Village Saturday School every Saturday throuh May 9 (See March for more info)


Urban Prep Community Outreach Fun and informa-tive classes for adults and youth every Saturday through May, at Urban Preparatory Academy (Old Mueller) 10 a.m. - Noon. Call 361-2469 for more info.

Exhibit opens (See left)

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The Community Voice Mother/Daughter

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Mother’s Day

The Community Voice Wedding Issue

The Community Voice Education Matters

Father’s DayFirst Day of Summer

Juneteenth

Free Tennis Lessons

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Image Awards, Wichita Marriot, Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho.

Memorial Day Graveside Service (More info at right)

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25 Memorial Day Graveside Service Annual service at the grave of Arthur Gossett, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 17th and Oliver, 8 a.m. Sponsored by Arthur Gossett American Legion Post.

Ubuntu Village Saturday School every Satur-day for K-4th grade. Dor acad-mic and cultural enrichment. From 9 a.m. - Nonn, at Holy Savior Academy, 4040 E. 15th St. N. Call 304-8434 for more info. Last day May 9. (No school, 3/14, 3/21 and 4/4.)



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For The Kids Fundraiser (See Jan for info)


McAdams Golf Club Junior Golf Clinic begins (More info right)

Dinner and a Movie (more info at right)

Legacy Camp begins (More info right)

Legacy Camp week 2 (More info right)

Civil Rights Trail Tour -- June 12-14 (More info at right)

Goose Doughty Summer Tennis Camp begins (More info at right)

Riverfest begins ...........................

Riverfest continues thru June 6

McAdams Golf Club Junior Golf Clinic begins June 1 and continues through July 31. Sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 - 8 p.m. and for youth ages 5 to 17. At McDonalds Golf Course, 840 N. Yale. Call McAdams Golf Club for registration info.

Legacy Camp is a two week camp from June 1-5 and June 15-19. Sponsored by The Kansas African American Museum.

Goose Doughty Summer Tennis Camp June 2-24, Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-day, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., McAd-ams Tennis Courts. Sponsored by McAdams Tennis Club and National Junion Tennis and Learning.

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12-14 Civil Rights Trail Tour. A trip to Birmingham, Selma and Montgomery Alabama, sponsored by The Kansas Afri-can American museum.

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For the Kids Fundraiser (See Jan for info)

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Griots Cultural Camp Performance, 6 p.m., Boys and Girls Club.

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Hoops 4 Literacy (More info left)

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McAdams Golf Club Tournament.....................Auburn Hill Golf Course

McAdams Golf Club Tournament(last day)

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Labor Day

The Community Voice

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Dreamchasers (More info right)

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Black Friday Shopping Event (More info left)

Thanksgiving Meal for Veterans (more at left)

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Tellabrations (More info left)

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14 TKAAM book release The Kansas African AMeri-can Musem is releasing a photo and information book showcasing the rich African-American history in Kansas, 2-5 p.m., at the museum, 601 N. Water.

21 Tellabrations, The Wichita Griots and commu-nity leaders tell tales., 6 p.m., TKAAM.

26 Thanksgiving Meal for Veterans sponsored by the Arthur Gossett post at the post home.

27 Black Friday Shopping Event Shop for top of the line items from Black owned busi-nesses and vendors in Kansas, at The Kansas African Ameri-can Museum, noon to 4 p.m.

EXHIBIT: Black Women Photographers, Open Nov. 7 - Jan. 2, 2016., TKAAM, 601 N. Water.

Fashionetta Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority




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Whether it’s consumer debt on credit cards, student loans or a mortgage, most people find themselves weighed down by debt at

some point in their lives. This can keep us working jobs we hate just to pay the bills and keep our heads above water. By learning how to pay off debt fast you can release this burden and remove some of the stress from your life.

Today I’m going to show you how to pay off your debt as fast as possible using the Stack Method.

Step 1: Stop Creating New DebtMost people do not receive training in handling

money and how to live within their means. If you’re in debt then you’re probably one of these people and it’s time to bite the reality bullet. It’s going to be impossible to get out of debt unless you retrain your financial habits right now.

You must make a stand against all the marketers trying to take your hard earned money or offering easy finance. You don’t need more stuff to make you happy. What you need is financial peace of mind.

So cut up your credit cards or freeze them. I mean this literally. Put them in a container of water and stash them in your freezer. Then when there’s an opportunity to spend, you have time to thaw out (you and the credit cards) and really decide if you need that purchase.

Step 2: Rank Your Debt by Interest RateMake a list of all your debt with amounts and the

interest rate. The highest interest rate should be at the top as this is what you’ll pay off first. Paying off your high interest debt is the key to the Stack Method and paying off debt as fast as possible.

Interest is a powerful weapon and right now the bank or other financial institutions are using it against you. Interest significantly increases the amount you need to pay back and often we’re completely

unaware of how much that is.

For example, if you have a $10,000 credit card debt at 20% interest where you pay a minimum pay-ment of $200 a month, you will end up taking 9 years and 8 months to pay off the actual amount of $21,680 including $11,680 in interest!

Step 3: Lower Your Interest RatesYou can often lower your credit card interest rates

by doing a balance transfer. This means moving your credit card to another bank and they will lower the interest rate to get your business. Shop around and try to get the lowest interest rate for the longest dura-tion (preferably until it’s paid off completely).

Just make sure you’re reading the terms and conditions carefully so you don’t get stung by the new bank in other ways. Once you’ve done this you can order your list of debt again if things have changed.

Step 4: Create a Strategic Spending PlanThis is where we improve on your financial control

from Step 1. Take a piece of paper and write down your income after tax and all the expenses that you have. This will include the minimum payments on all your debt.

Look at your expenses and then rank them in order of importance to you. Look at the items on the bottom of your list and decide whether you’d rather have them or be financially stable. The objective is to create a Strategic Spending Plan where your expenses are lower than your income.

You also decide how much you are willing to spend on each area of your life. You can allocate amounts for rent, groceries, eating out, buying clothes and other activities however realize that once you’ve spent your allocated money there’s no dipping into other areas. It also helps to have a Fun Account that you can spend on what you like and an Emergencies Account in case your car breaks down etc.

You also want to include in your Strategic Spend-ing Plan as extra amount you’re going to use to pay off debt. Can you afford $20 a week? $50? $100? $200 or more? It’s important that you get a realistic number that you can commit to each week without fail and this is your Stack Repayment.

Step 5: Create a Repayment ScheduleThe first part of the Stack Method is to cover the

minimum payment on every single debt you have. Any time you miss a payment, you incur fees and these add up quickly. This also includes making the minimum payment on the debt with the highest interest rate.

Then for the debt with the highest interest rate (your Target Debt) you’re going to add the Stack Repayment from your Strategic Spending Plan. You apply this Stack Repayment and the minimum pay-ment until that debt is paid off in full.

As your official minimum payment decreases you add that extra amount to your Stack Repayment. So as your minimum repayment drops your Stack Re-payment increases equally. This will compound how fast you pay off the Target Debt by adding even more to the repayments you’re making.

Step 6: Reward Your ProgressYou want to track your Target Debt so you can see

your progress along the way. You can also decide on milestones that you’re going to celebrate and reward yourself on. A reward doesn’t have to cost money but if it does then it comes from your previously allocated Strategic Spending Plan.

This is an important step as it will keep your motivation going when you feel your willpower fad-ing. Just like you’ve trained yourself to brush your teeth and shower, you can train yourself to manage your money. Feel great that you’re now entering the 10-20% of people who are actually responsible with

money.

Step 7: Compound Your ResultsOnce you pay off your Target Debt you have a

huge celebration and congratulate yourself. Then you move the Stack Repayment (which includes the pre-vious minimum payment as well now) to the next debt with the highest interest rate. This becomes the new Target Debt and you are using your Stack Repayment amount plus the minimum payment for the new debt.

This is why the Stack Method is so powerful. As you decrease a debt you actually increase your Stack Repayment amount. This means the second debt will get paid off even faster, the third even faster than that, and so on and so on until you are completely debt free.

Step 8: Be Kind to YourselfDuring this process your resolve is going to be

tested multiple times. Maybe you’ll have an emer-gency like your car breaking down or the need to travel for a sick relative. The important thing is to not throw up your hands in despair while going back to your old habits.

Life will test your commitment to your new responsible money attitude and it’s up to you how you respond. When things go wrong (and I guarantee they will) you need to shrug it off and get back on track. Show compassion when you accidentally go over your Strategic Spending Plan and decide to do better next week.

Now You Know How To Pay Off Debt Fast…The Stack Method is a powerful tool but it’s up to

you whether you use it. If you really want results then print out this article immediately and start working through the steps. It’s only by the decision you make right now that you will enjoy a debt free future and live a financially

When you look at the small number of African American businesses in Wichita, you wonder what’s stopping bright people, with good ideas, from stepping out and giving busi-ness a try. Well the number one reason people don’t go into

How To Pay Off Debt Fast Using The Stack Method

the challenge of debt in the African-American community

When you look at the small number of African-American businesses in Wichita, you wonder what’s stopping bright people, with good ideas, from stepping out and giving business a try? Well the num-

ber one reason people don’t go into business is a lack of capital to finance it and with the African-American community, nationwide, drowning in debt, no wonder there are so few Black businesses.

While the bad news is, African-Americans are drowning in debt, the good news is they actually seem to want to do something about it. Accord-ing to a biennial survey conducted by Prudential Financials, when asked how they would use an extra 10% of income, almost half (48%) of African Americans indicated their top priority would be paying down debt . That’s a higher percentage than the general population.

The survey is one of a series of reports from Prudential examining finan-

cial trends in multicultural communities.Here are a couple more findings: One in four African-Americans has felt anxiety or depression as a result

of debt, the survey found.African-Americans have a median household debt of $18,000, not includ-

ing home mortgages, which is about 50% higher than the household debt for the general population.

With that information in mind, a new year ahead of us and a directory we hope you’ll refer to often throughout 2015, we reprinted the following article on how to pay down debt quickly.

Good luck on your resolution and when you’re on a better footing, good luck on starting that business, taking that trip, retiring or whatever you’ve put off doing simply because, you were too deep in debt.

Share your success story with us: If you have a success paying of debt in 2015 tell us about it at www.voiceitwichita.com or message us on Facebook.

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