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Posts Tagged ‘Diversity’

Inside KC’s Boycott, Disinvestment and Sanctions Movement

By | January 11, 2024 | 0
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.

Leaders of Kansas City’s Boycott, Disinvestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement discuss their efforts amid the conflict in Gaza between Israelis and Palestinians.

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Voices Speak Up for Palestinians as Israel and Hamas Battle

By | November 30, 2023 | 1
A collage of protest signs supporting Palestinians in Gaza.

More Kansas City area voices are being raised in support of Palestinians as the latest conflict between Israel and Hamas drags on.

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Afghan Refugees Still Adjusting to Life in Kansas City — and Wondering if They Can Stay

By | November 1, 2023 | 0
Qasim Rahimi came to Kansas City as an Afghan refugee in 2021 following the Taliban’s siege of Kabul. He is fleeing persecution as a journalist and former government official.

After the Taliban seized Kabul, Kansas City welcomed hundreds of Afghan refugees in 2021. Many still seek stable housing and secure immigration status.

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KC’s Support for Israel Built on Defining Antisemitism

By | October 31, 2023 | 0
Local elected and civic officials stood for photos at the conclusion of an update on Israel held in the boardroom of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

Strong political support for Israel in Kansas City is the product of years of work in educating the public about antisemitism.

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We Are Latinos II | Partners in Art at ITRA

By | October 20, 2023 | 0
Isaac Tapia (right) and Rodrigo Alvarez are partners in ITRA, which has created more than 45 murals and other artworks in recent years.

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.”

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