A tribute at Mill Creek Park presses for a ceasefire to the bombings in Gaza and the deaths of Palestinian civilians. The design includes stones, rose petals and even pencils and children's socks, which were to note the deaths of children.
This tribute at Mill Creek Park presses for a ceasefire to the bombings in Gaza and the deaths of Palestinian civilians. Jordan Graves carefully laid out the design of stones, rose petals and even pencils and children's socks, which were to note the deaths of children. (Mary Sanchez | Flatland)

Inside KC’s Boycott, Disinvestment and Sanctions Movement

January 11, 2024  |  Mary Sanchez  |  1 min read

Editor’s note: This story has been removed at the request of the interview subject, out of concern for their personal safety. The information originally reported was accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication; this removal reflects a safety consideration raised after publication, not a correction of fact. We take these concerns seriously and have honored the subject’s request. [Removed on July 6, 2026.]

Mary Sanchez is senior reporter for Kansas City PBS.

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