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HISTORIC: Meet Park Hill’s First Ever Black School Board Members

April 15, 2022 by KC Defender Staff
Posted in: Education

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Mayor Q “Backstabbed” by KCPD Two Weeks After “Siding With KCPD Over Black Community”

April 13, 2022 by The Editor
Posted in: Kansas City

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Indie Capital Awards The Kansas City Defender $25K Grant

April 12, 2022 by KC Defender Staff
Posted in: Kansas City

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

April 11, 2022 by Camille Moore
Posted in: Justice

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Elon Musk’s Massive Twitter Share Purchase Should Terrify Anyone Who Isn’t White Supremacist

April 4, 2022 by The Defender Culture Columnist
Posted in: World

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“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

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Black KC Bookstore Hit With Major Cyber-Terrorism Attack

March 22, 2022 by The Editor
Posted in: Kansas City
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OLATHE, KANSAS — An [Read more...]

SCHOOL SHOOTING: Administrator and School Resource Officer Shot at Olathe East High School

March 7, 2022 by KC Defender Staff
Posted in: Education

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Asia Maynard Was Found Dead After a Date With a White Man, Why Won’t KCPD Investigate Him?

March 7, 2022 by KC Defender Staff
Posted in: Kansas City

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Park Hill Students Protest for Second Day After Teacher Exposed for Repeatedly Saying N*gger

February 11, 2022 by KC Defender Staff
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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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