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Demands for Justice Remain After Rezwan Kohistani, Afghan Refugee, Found Hanging in a Missouri HS Baseball Field

By Adin Alem ● Justice ● June 29, 2022 June 30, 2022

On May 5th, 2022 Rezwan Kohistani’s body was found hanging in a baseball field at Webb City High School in Missouri. He was only 14 years old.

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Men of All Colors Together: The Kansas City organization fighting racism amidst gay men in the 80’s–90’s

By Nasir Montalvo ● LGBTQIA2+ ● June 24, 2022 June 26, 2022

In 1980, this group of Kansas Citians founded a social club and safe space for those seeking to fight racism amongst Queer men of all races.

“Lightskins Vs. Darkskins”: The Epidemic of Colorism on Social Media and in Pop Culture

By Kayla Sydnor ● Arts & Culture ● June 23, 2022 June 23, 2022

From Twitter to YouTube, many celebrities and influencers have been called out for being colorist, which is nearly synonymous with being racist in the Black community. Some call-outs occur from real-time actions and statements, while others happen due to uncovered past tweets or uploaded videos.

Landmark Case: Judge Rules Constitutional Challenge to Kansas City’s “Slave-Era” Policing System to Proceed

By Ryan S. ● Kansas City ● June 2, 2022 June 13, 2022

Jackson County judge rules civil rights leader’s challenge to the constitutionality of the KC policing system can move forward.

Prosecutor Releases Photo Contradicting Eyewitness Testimony, But Public Outrage for Leonna Hill is Still Not Unwarranted

By KC Defender Staff ● Justice ● June 1, 2022 June 13, 2022

Marcus Heard Was Found Dead in a Kansas Jail. Police Claim Alleged Suicide, But His Family Says He Had A “Bootprint On His Cheek, a Swollen Face” and “He Was Never Suicidal”

By Ryan S. ● Justice ● April 28, 2022 June 13, 2022

The family of Marcus Heard is seeking justice following his mysterious death on April 19th while in Lyon County, Kansas police custody.

Demands for Justice Remain After Rezwan Kohistani, Afghan Refugee, Found Hanging in a Missouri HS Baseball Field

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Men of All Colors Together: The Kansas City organization fighting racism amidst gay men in the 80’s–90’s

“Lightskins Vs. Darkskins”: The Epidemic of Colorism on Social Media and in Pop Culture

Landmark Case: Judge Rules Constitutional Challenge to Kansas City’s “Slave-Era” Policing System to Proceed

Prosecutor Releases Photo Contradicting Eyewitness Testimony, But Public Outrage for Leonna Hill is Still Not Unwarranted

KCPD Shot a Black Woman & Cuffed Her While She Bled on the Ground

White “Rioters” & Black “Terrorists”: A Brief History of the DOJ as a White Supremacist Institution

Black Organizers Lead Mass Rally Outside Jackson County Courthouse Following Roe V. Wade Leak

Nelson Atkins Museum Under Fire for Displaying Stolen African Art

Marcus Heard Was Found Dead in a Kansas Jail. Police Claim Alleged Suicide, But His Family Says He Had A “Bootprint On His Cheek, a Swollen Face” and “He Was Never Suicidal”