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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

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

​​LYON COUNTY, KS - The [Read more...]

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

This piece was authored [Read more...]

Lincoln Prep Students Protest ‘Dont Say Gay’ Bills Sweeping the Nation

April 11, 2022 by Camille Moore
Posted in: Justice

KANSAS CITY, MO - A [Read more...]

“You Have Betrayed Us”: Coalition of Black Organizations Indicts Mayor Lucas for Siding with KCPD

March 30, 2022 by KC Defender Staff
Posted in: Justice, Kansas City

PARK HILL, MO - A Black [Read more...]

Black Student Suspended for 100+ Days for Telling White Teacher Not to Say N*gger

February 10, 2022 by The Editor
Posted in: Kansas City, Racism Exposed

**This is our first ever [Read more...]

This is What Students Are Saying About White-Washed History & Censorship in Schools

January 19, 2022 by KC Defender Staff
Posted in: Justice

In 2020, the Jackson [Read more...]

How Kansas City’s Cash Bail System is Destroying Black Wealth

December 6, 2021 by Amaia Cook, Dylan Pyles, & Black Rainbow
Posted in: Justice, Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - The [Read more...]

KCK Police Shoot in the Head, Kill Black Man for Looking Into the Sky

November 23, 2021 by KC Defender Staff
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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