KC Tenants Makes Monumental Statement with First-Ever Rent Strike
KC Tenants initiates a groundbreaking rent strike in protest of deplorable living conditions and demanding national rent caps.
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KC Slumlord Neglect Leads to Black Baby’s Death from 8th Story Window; Rage Mounts After Parents Unjustly Jailed
In a horrifying injustice, a Black baby fell to death from an 8th story window at Independence Towers after months-long slumlord neglect. Community demands justice after grieving parents are jailed and criminalized.
A New Kansas City Ordinance Outlaws Sources of Income Discrimination and Allows Vouchers for Housing
On Jan 25, Kansas City Council banned income discrimination by landlords, This new ordinance aims to ensure housing access, addressing discrimination against Black Americans and minorities.
“Modern Day Redlining”:145+ Black Women Demand Kansas City End Discriminatory Housing Practices
Over 136 Black women in Kansas City unite to combat housing discrimination, urging officials to pass Ordinance 231019 banning source of income discrimination, a policy disproportionately affecting Black single mothers.
A Landmark for Fair Housing: KC Tenants & Mayor Lucas Introduce Ban on “Source of Income Discrimination”
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.
It’s Official: Kansas City Had The Highest Rent Hike In The United States
Kansas City leads the U.S. in skyrocketing rent, deepening housing inequalities and jeopardizing the well-being of its most vulnerable residents.
Roaches, Mice, Mass Flooding: Residents At KC’s Quality Hill Towers Living In Lethal Conditions Under “Predator Landlord” Who Still Demands Full Rent Payments
Despite the horrifying conditions, the resident's "predator landlord" still demands full rent — fueling an uprising among tenants who've had enough.
North Lawn Tenants Secure Historic Victory After Being Threatened To Pay Double Rent or Face Eviction
After months of organizing, immigrant and refugee families in the Historic Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City have won a historic victory against mass eviction.
Suppression of Speech & Arresting Activists: KC City Hall’s Escalating Assault on the Public
In an anti-democratic, authoritarian trend, Kansas City's City Hall continues to silence, arrest and "make impossible" proper public engagement.
After Historic Victories, KC Tenants Expecting 10,000 Members by End of Year
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.
KC Slumlord Neglect Leads to Black Baby’s Death from 8th Story Window; Rage Mounts After Parents Unjustly Jailed
In a horrifying injustice, a Black baby fell to death from an 8th story window at Independence Towers after months-long slumlord neglect. Community demands justice after grieving parents are jailed and criminalized.
A New Kansas City Ordinance Outlaws Sources of Income Discrimination and Allows Vouchers for Housing
On Jan 25, Kansas City Council banned income discrimination by landlords, This new ordinance aims to ensure housing access, addressing discrimination against Black Americans and minorities.
“Modern Day Redlining”:145+ Black Women Demand Kansas City End Discriminatory Housing Practices
Over 136 Black women in Kansas City unite to combat housing discrimination, urging officials to pass Ordinance 231019 banning source of income discrimination, a policy disproportionately affecting Black single mothers.
A Landmark for Fair Housing: KC Tenants & Mayor Lucas Introduce Ban on “Source of Income Discrimination”
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.
It’s Official: Kansas City Had The Highest Rent Hike In The United States
Kansas City leads the U.S. in skyrocketing rent, deepening housing inequalities and jeopardizing the well-being of its most vulnerable residents.
Roaches, Mice, Mass Flooding: Residents At KC’s Quality Hill Towers Living In Lethal Conditions Under “Predator Landlord” Who Still Demands Full Rent Payments
Despite the horrifying conditions, the resident's "predator landlord" still demands full rent — fueling an uprising among tenants who've had enough.
North Lawn Tenants Secure Historic Victory After Being Threatened To Pay Double Rent or Face Eviction
After months of organizing, immigrant and refugee families in the Historic Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City have won a historic victory against mass eviction.
Suppression of Speech & Arresting Activists: KC City Hall’s Escalating Assault on the Public
In an anti-democratic, authoritarian trend, Kansas City's City Hall continues to silence, arrest and "make impossible" proper public engagement.
After Historic Victories, KC Tenants Expecting 10,000 Members by End of Year
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.
