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Campus Protests Highlight the Complexity of Divestment
Campus protests seeking university divestment from investments supporting Israel due to the war in Gaza are blocked by laws passed in Missouri and Kansas.
Campus Protests Over War in Gaza Echo Anti-Apartheid Era
Campus protests at the University of Missouri and University of Kansas over Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza echo anti-apartheid protests decades ago.
Wyandot Nation of Kansas Pursues Federal Recognition
The Wyandot Nation of Kansas is seeking formal recognition from the federal government, enabling access to funding, tribal sovereignty and self-governance.
For Black leaders in Kansas City, MLK Day is a Hectic — and Empowering — Day of Service
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day for leaders in Black communities to connect to something bigger and encourage better support for African Americans.
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. With Black Wealth Creation
Stark realities about racial wealth gaps in America will shape local discussions this year to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Inside KC’s Boycott, Disinvestment and Sanctions Movement
Leaders of Kansas City’s Boycott, Disinvestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement discuss their efforts amid the conflict in Gaza between Israelis and Palestinians.
Voices Speak Up for Palestinians as Israel and Hamas Battle
More Kansas City area voices are being raised in support of Palestinians as the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas drags on.
Afghan Refugees Still Adjusting to Life in Kansas City — and Wondering if They Can Stay
After the Taliban seized Kabul, Kansas City welcomed hundreds of Afghan refugees in 2021. Many still seek stable housing and secure immigration status.
KC’s Support for Israel Built on Defining Antisemitism
Strong political support for Israel in Kansas City is the product of years of work in educating the public about antisemitism.
We Are Latinos II | Partners in Art at ITRA
Isaac Tapia and Rodrigo Alvarez are partners in ITRA, which has created more than 45 murals and other artworks. Their story is part of “We Are Latinos II.”