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Does the Fed Investigation Into KCPD Mean Anything for Black People or the Broader Community?

By Ryan S. & KC Defender Staff ● Justice ● September 19, 2022 September 19, 2022

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into the Kansas City Police Department citing racial discrimination. But the investigation only looks into discrimination against officers, and not the murders, lies and coverups KCPD has inflicted against the community.

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White Men Are Outraged at a Course Taught at University of Kansas Called “Angry White Male Studies”

By Ryan S. ● Education ● September 14, 2022 September 14, 2022

White men are outraged that a course dedicated to studying “Angry White Men” is being taught at the University of Kansas this semester.

Exclusive Interview: Family of Kevin Johnson Speaks on Racist Trial & Death Penalty

By Ryan S. ● Justice ● September 13, 2022 September 13, 2022

National outcry continues to denounce the scheduled execution of Kevin “KJ” Johnson, in what many describe as a blatantly racist and biased case.

Suppression of Speech & Arresting Activists: KC City Hall’s Escalating Assault on the Public

By KC Defender Staff ● Housing ● September 12, 2022 September 12, 2022

In an anti-democratic, authoritarian trend, Kansas City’s City Hall continues to silence, arrest and “make impossible” proper public engagement.

KC Civil Rights Leaders Convene to Fight Missouri’s Right-Wing Attack on Voting Rights

By Ryan S. ● Justice ● August 29, 2022 August 29, 2022

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference in KC hosted a historic convening headlined by National President of the SCLC, Dr. Charles Steele Jr.

Following Two Tragic Suicides, Olathe School District Must Reckon With Its Neglect of Student Mental Health Resources

By David Brox ● Education ● August 23, 2022 August 23, 2022

The Olathe School District is facing increasing scrutiny and student outrage for its failure to provide students with necessary mental health resources.

Missouri Waterpark Goes Viral for Racist Denial of Black Teenagers

By KC Defender Staff ● Justice ● August 8, 2022 August 9, 2022

Summit Waves, a popular water park in Lee’s Summit Missouri, is receiving scathing viral attention after a group of Black teens arrived for a party that was booked a month prior, and were denied access due to what the party-goers say is “definitely related to racism”.