World Archives – Page 3 of 4 – The Kansas City Defender

Haiti’s Commitments to Decolonization and Combatting Imperialism Across The Globe–A Short History

By Elisabeth Elustin ● World ● January 5, 2024

Haiti’s revolutionary efforts to become the first Black republic caused them to become active participants in global decolonization efforts.

Latest in World

Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (if you’re allowed): Anti-boycott laws in Kansas and Missouri that force large companies to swear an oath to israel.

By Lynnie Holl ● World ● November 20, 2023

Solidarity with Palestine grows but local lawmakers in Kansas and Missouri stifle resistance, pledging allegiance to Israel in law.

KC Black Karate Master Representing Team USA in World Kickboxing Tournament

By Ryan S. ● Sports ● November 17, 2023

David Muhammad, a Black KC martial artist & Dean of Students at Barstow will represent the United States in a world kickboxing championship in Portugal.

Community Leaders Occupy Congressman Cleaver’s Office Building, Deliver Letter W/ Over 30 Orgs Demanding Gaza Ceasefire

By Ryan S. ● Justice ● November 8, 2023

Over a dozen leaders from Kansas City led a sit-in at Congressman Cleaver’s office, presenting a letter endorsed by a historic coalition of over 30 organizations (civil rights orgs, churches, tenant unions & more)—demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Haiti’s Commitments to Decolonization and Combatting Imperialism Across The Globe–A Short History

Latest in World

Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (if you’re allowed): Anti-boycott laws in Kansas and Missouri that force large companies to swear an oath to israel.

KC Black Karate Master Representing Team USA in World Kickboxing Tournament

Community Leaders Occupy Congressman Cleaver’s Office Building, Deliver Letter W/ Over 30 Orgs Demanding Gaza Ceasefire

Thousands of Kansas Citians Call for Rep. Emanuel Cleaver to Vote for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

Kansas City Black Civil Rights Leaders Side With Apartheid and Genocide

Fascist Censorship Strikes Kansas City As Councilman Nathan Willett Attacks Free Speech About Israeli Occupation

“Tour of the Century”: Beyoncé Concludes Renaissance World Tour with Historic Kansas City Performance

KC Heard It First: Beyoncé Premiers New Film At Renaissance World Tour Grand Finale

Kansas City Gen Z Leader Arrested at US Capitol for Bold Call to Halt Environmental Apocalypse