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Wichita NAACP Announces 2026 Freedom Fund Honorees
Annual Freedom Fund Banquet will recognize Wichita leaders for decades of community service, mentorship and civic involvement.
The Wichita Branch NAACP has announced the individuals and organizations it will honor this year for their contributions to Wichita through civil rights, education, health…
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