Kelly L. Anderson, Wichita Business Journal
- Sen. Pat Roberts is expected to be among the speakers next week for the 2008 United Black Republican Coalition convention that will be held at the Hyatt Regency Wichita.
The two-day event, titled “Economic Empowerment Through the Political Process,” begins May 16 with Roberts, R-Kansas, giving welcome remarks. On May 17, U.S. Congressman Todd Tiahrt, will speak on the “importance of Blacks in the Political Process.”
Kris Kobach, Kansas State Republican chair, will honor the organization’s elected officials during the President’s Ball May 16. The May 17 events include the Rev. Wayne Perryman, who will provide a historical perspective of African Americans in the Republican Party.
