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!
To gain an understanding of the impacts of the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes, The Defender interviewed three women in its relatively early days.
Celebrating Black Women. Holding Corporations Accountable.
The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City clinches the prestigious Paul Robeson Award, spotlighting KC as a burgeoning epicenter for Black arts and social justice.
Kansas City's own Grammy-winning Producer, Conductor Williams powers the lead single for Drake's upcoming album "For All the Dogs", spotlighting KC as a burgeoning hub for hip-hop and music.
Attended by 40 young people, The Defender's inaugural "Young Black Writer's Social" is the first event of its kind in Kansas City.
Beyoncé's 'Tour of the Century' concludes with a groundbreaking finale in Kansas City, marking historic firsts and redefining live performance.
Beyoncé stuns the world by revealing a new film during the final stop of her Renaissance World Tour in Kansas City.
The Kansas City Defender believes that youth are integral to Black liberation, and that is why we're proud to announce our first-ever Young Black Writer's Social.
Young Black author in Kansas City, MO publishes inspirational children's book with hopes of teaching Black girls that they can be whatever they want to be.
Community support is the lifeblood to the sustainability & growth of our urgent work among Black youth. Will you help us by becoming a Defender?
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