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Primaries Countdown: How Uncommitted Votes Are Shaping MO/KS’s Political Future

By Lonyae Coulter & KC Defender Staff ● Politics ● March 19, 2024

It’s time to hit the polls as Kansas and Missouri hold primary presidential elections this week in March–but voters, extremely discontent with candidate options this year, are using the ballot as a form of protest.

Kansas City’s newest archive pays $2000 in reparative stipends to three Black queer legends

By Nasir Montalvo & KC Defender Staff ● LGBTQIA2S+ ● March 15, 2024

On March 1st, 2024, {B/qKC}, a new Black queer community archive, opened in Kansas City with a launch party, exhibit preview and powerful message on reparations.

Final Week Farewell: “Miss/They Camaraderie 2024” exhibition curated by Yashi Davalos

By KC Defender Staff ● Arts & Culture ● February 26, 2024

This week marks for the final week to immerse yourself into Miss/They Camaraderie 2024–featuring installations from KC’s first Black queer archive, {B/qKC}.

Oddities Prints commemorates the launch of Kansas City’s newest Black queer archive, {B/qKC}, with exclusive merchandise

By Nasir Montalvo & KC Defender Staff ● LGBTQIA2S+ ● February 22, 2024

Based on the inaugural collections donated to {B/qKC} by local Black queer elders, these prints tell the story of pivotal moments in Kansas City’s Black queer history from the 1990’s.

Frank White and KCATA Operators Argue Bringing Back Bus Fares To Keep Houseless People Away

By KC Defender Staff ● Politics ● January 25, 2024

Despite continued public outcry defending Zero Fare–from in-person testimony and hundreds of emails–KCATA Board of Commissioners chose to continue studying fare implementation.

SCLC-KC Hosts Mass MLK Day Celebration & Issues Call for Reparations

By KC Defender Staff ● Justice ● January 15, 2024

SCLC-KC is hosting one of the most anticipated civil rights events of the season.

Protest At KCATA’s Board Meeting Delays Plans To Reinstate Bus Fares

By KC Defender Staff ● Kansas City ● December 21, 2023

Sunrise Movement’s “Better Buses” campaign triumphs as in-person testimonies and hundreds of emails resulted in KCATA dropping plans to reinstate fares.

The Defender’s Managing Editor, Nasir Montalvo, Selected for Prestigious Journalists of Color Fellowship

By KC Defender Staff ● National ● December 13, 2023

Nasir Montalvo, Managing Editor at The Kansas City Defender, is among 10 selected for the Journalists of Color Fellowship from the Solutions Journalism Network

A Landmark for Fair Housing: KC Tenants & Mayor Lucas Introduce Ban on “Source of Income Discrimination”

By KC Defender Staff ● Housing ● November 30, 2023

In a historic move, KC Tenants and Mayor Quinton Lucas have introduced an ordinance in Kansas City to ban ‘Source of Income Discrimination’ in housing, marking a pivotal moment for housing justice and community inclusivity.

Black Entertainment, Food, Ceremony: Join the National Black United Front KC’s 34th Annual Umoja Karamu Feast This Sunday

By KC Defender Staff ● Arts & Culture ● November 20, 2023

Experience the fusion of culture, history, and culinary delight at the NBUF-KC’s 34th Umoja Karamu Feast. A celebration of Black heritage, unity, and community spirit awaits you this November 26!

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