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Alecia Taylor

Alecia Taylor is a reporter for the Kansas City Defender. She was born in raised in Wyandotte County. In the past, Alecia has written for ESSENCE Girl’s United, local newspapers and magazines. She is currently studying journalism at Howard University. In the future she hopes to continue reporting on racial injustice and inequity.

Alecia's Latest Articles

A Deadly Decision: The Impact of Overturning Roe V. Wade on Black Missourians–and Ways to Keep Us Safe

By Alecia Taylor ● Politics ● July 5, 2022

These laws have raised alarm for the health and safety of Black individuals. Low-income Black folks living in Missouri are especially at risk.