June 2022 WPC Luncheon | The Black Press: Giving Voice

904 E Douglas Ave,Wichita KS 67202

01 June, 2022

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Aleen Ratzlaff, Ph.D., will discuss her research into the history of the Black press in our region and its role in community building. The Black Press: Giving VoiceIn honor of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, join Wichita Professional Communicators to learn about the development of the Black press in our region and its significance. Aleen J. Ratzlaff, Ph.D., professor of communications, teaches at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas. She will share findings from her primary research, which has focused on the Black press and its role in community building on the Plains.Our monthly meeting will take place in person from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Larkspur Bistro & Bar. Ticket price includes buffet lunch and water, coffee or tea. RSVP by noon on Tuesday, May 31, to save $5! Advance tickets: WPC members $20; Non-Members $25Walk-ins: WPC members $25Students are always $10 Please note: if you register to pay at the door, you will be invoiced if you do not attend! Your purchase helps WPC’s scholarship fund. You may donate additionally via Eventbrite when you register for the meeting or donate at wichitaprofessionalcommunicators.com/donate. ________________________________ WPC monthly meetings and annual fundraisers support a scholarship fund for Wichita-area students pursuing a career in communications. So come network, be inspired by guest speakers and help a future communication colleague in the process!