We are proud to announce that our Founding Editor, Ryan Sorrell, is being awarded a grant by the Abolitionist Teaching Network.
Ryan Sorrell, the Founder of the Kansas City Defender remarked on the grant, “I cannot imagine a more inspiring organization to be recognized by. This is truly an honor and we look forward to continuing the tradition of radical Black Media as we return to publishing in the coming weeks.”
Each year, the Abolitionist Teaching Network (ATN) awards grants to those who strive to disrupt inequalities and injustice within their schools, communities, or both. The Defender’s viral investigative reporting took the city by storm last year, reaching over 2 million people and breaking multiple stories on racism in Kansas City schools.
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