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Cassandra Gillig

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We Cannot Let Missouri Kill Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams: The Black Man Proven Innocent But Scheduled to be Executed in September

By Cassandra Gillig ● Aboltion ● July 13, 2024

Despite DNA evidence proving Marcellus’ innocence, the State of Missouri prepares to execute him in less than 80 days. The public must intervene to save his life.

Maya Neal of KC Tenants leads a cheering crowd

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

By Cassandra Gillig ● Housing ● May 8, 2022

In a historic moment for the city, KC Tenants launched its campaign for a citywide tenant union, aiming for 10,000 members by the end of this year.

Mayor Lucas Requests New Wave of Federal Agents Despite Civil Rights Leaders Demand for Structural Solutions to Policing Crisis

By Cassandra Gillig ● Kansas City ● July 27, 2021

When KC Cops Murder Black People, Local Media Are Co-Conspirators

By Cassandra Gillig ● Kansas City ● July 12, 2021

Led by police department lies emphasizing Johnson’s purportedly threatening presence and guilt, the killing elicited little protest.