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How Turning Point USA Attempted to Infiltrate A Missouri High School (And How Students Organized to Fight Back)

May 19, 2022 by Breanna Bonner
Posted in: Education

Lee’s Summit, MO - In a [Read more...]

Lee’s Summit West Students Organize Historic Peaceful Protest Denouncing White Extremist Group TPUSA

May 18, 2022 by KC Defender Staff
Posted in: Education

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“I Hope I See Your Black Ass in a Tree”: Student Launches Lawsuit Against Kearney High School After Facing Racial Terrorism

May 17, 2022 by The Editor
Posted in: Education
Edye Gregory in a signed headshot to a loved one. Edye smiles with her left shoulder facing the camera, dressed in a light-colored, feathered dress.

Edye Gregory in a signed [Read more...]

Remembering Edye and Ray: The First (Documented) Black Drag Queens of Kansas City

May 17, 2022 by Nasir Montalvo
Posted in: Kansas City, LGBTQIA2+

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO — A [Read more...]

Lee’s Summit West Students Attempt to Found Group Which Supports Same White Supremacist Terrorist Ideology as Buffalo Killer

May 16, 2022 by The Editor
Posted in: Education

Members of the Invisible [Read more...]

White “Rioters” & Black “Terrorists”: A Brief History of the DOJ as a White Supremacist Institution

May 14, 2022 by Adin Alem
Posted in: Justice
Maya Neal of KC Tenants leads a cheering crowd

Midtown Tenant Union [Read more...]

After Historic Victories, KC Tenants Expecting 10,000 Members by End of Year

May 8, 2022 by Cassandra Gillig
Posted in: Housing

KANSAS CITY, MO – On May [Read more...]

Black Organizers Lead Mass Rally Outside Jackson County Courthouse Following Roe V. Wade Leak

May 5, 2022 by Nasir Montalvo
Posted in: Justice, Kansas City

Nelson Atkins Museum, [Read more...]

Nelson Atkins Museum Under Fire for Displaying Stolen African Art

April 29, 2022 by The Editor
Posted in: Arts & Culture, Justice, Kansas City, World

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Marcus Heard Was Found Dead in a Kansas Jail. Police Claim Alleged Suicide, But His Family Says He Had A “Bootprint On His Cheek, a Swollen Face” and “He Was Never Suicidal”

April 28, 2022 by The Editor
Posted in: Justice
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Black Business

  • Chef Taylor from Kenna’s Kreations Cooks Mouthwatering Tuscan Salmon Dish (30 Minute Meal) - This is a flavorful, nutritious meal you can make on a weeknight in just 30 minutes. Honestly anyone could make this.
  • Black Restaurant Feature: Ruby Jean’s is the Healthy Soul Food We Needed But Didn’t Know We Wanted - “Ruby Jean’s Juicery was created with a passion for health and longevity of life in mind. There is life in fruits and vegetables and that same life and passion are cornerstones of the Ruby Jean’s brand. We strive to create truly healthy beverages and snacks in a relaxing, hip and one of a kind environment, ... [Read more...]

Video

  • KC Black Arts Project: Interview w/ Michael Artis - The KC Black Arts Project sits down with Michael Artis, a local Black portraiture artist.
  • White People Are Gentrifying 18th & Vine: This Black Business Owner is Suing in a Landmark Case - White People Are Gentrifying 18th & Vine: This Black Business Owner is Suing in a Landmark Case

Podcasts

  • Liberation Through Housing: A Feature With Revolutionary Leader of KC Tenants - In our inaugural episode, we interview local organizer, leader and revolutionary, Jenay Manley of KC Tenants. Ryan and Jenay delve deep into the violent policies that contribute to inequitable housing in Kansas City – as Jenay ties it to her own story as a victim of Kansas City’s viciously dehumanizing and racist housing system. Manley ... [Read more...]

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