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Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Spews Bigoted Rhetoric Under The Guise of His Catholic Faith
During his commencement speech at a private college in Kansas, Harrison Butker babbled far-right views ranging from anti-abortion and gender-role discourse all under the guise of catholicism.
KC’s East High School Bears Win Class 3 Soccer State Championship
East High School Bears clinch Class 3 State Championship in a thrilling 2-0 victory, defeating Ladue Horton Watkins Rams 2-0. Led by standout players and strategic coaching, the Bears' victory marks a significant achievement for the team and the Kansas City community.
KC Black Karate Master Representing Team USA in World Kickboxing Tournament
David Muhammad, a Black KC martial artist & Dean of Students at Barstow will represent the United States in a world kickboxing championship in Portugal.
In an Era of Racial Hostility, Black Students at Mizzou Carve Out Space of Joy w/ First Ever Black Tailgate
In an era marred by racial tension and divisive policies, Black students at the University of Missouri defy the odds with the first-ever Black-focused tailgate event. A sanctuary of joy, safety, and community.
Racist Harassment Against Black Student-Athletes: “We just play through it”
For Black student-athletes, traveling outside of city limits to play against predominantly white schools comes with facing racist violence and harassment.
Williams Nwaneri Makes History As Kansas City Metro’s First #1 Ranked HS Football Player In The Country
In a first for Kansas City Metro sports, Lee's Summit North's Williams Nwaneri commands the national stage, earning the prestigious title of the country's #1 high school football recruit. Witness the trajectory of this young star as he carves his legacy into Kansas City's sports history.
Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Spews Bigoted Rhetoric Under The Guise of His Catholic Faith
During his commencement speech at a private college in Kansas, Harrison Butker babbled far-right views ranging from anti-abortion and gender-role discourse all under the guise of catholicism.
KC’s East High School Bears Win Class 3 Soccer State Championship
East High School Bears clinch Class 3 State Championship in a thrilling 2-0 victory, defeating Ladue Horton Watkins Rams 2-0. Led by standout players and strategic coaching, the Bears' victory marks a significant achievement for the team and the Kansas City community.
KC Black Karate Master Representing Team USA in World Kickboxing Tournament
David Muhammad, a Black KC martial artist & Dean of Students at Barstow will represent the United States in a world kickboxing championship in Portugal.
In an Era of Racial Hostility, Black Students at Mizzou Carve Out Space of Joy w/ First Ever Black Tailgate
In an era marred by racial tension and divisive policies, Black students at the University of Missouri defy the odds with the first-ever Black-focused tailgate event. A sanctuary of joy, safety, and community.
Racist Harassment Against Black Student-Athletes: “We just play through it”
For Black student-athletes, traveling outside of city limits to play against predominantly white schools comes with facing racist violence and harassment.
Williams Nwaneri Makes History As Kansas City Metro’s First #1 Ranked HS Football Player In The Country
In a first for Kansas City Metro sports, Lee's Summit North's Williams Nwaneri commands the national stage, earning the prestigious title of the country's #1 high school football recruit. Witness the trajectory of this young star as he carves his legacy into Kansas City's sports history.
