Articles

  • Feb 28, 2025 | kccallnews.net | Mili Mansaray |Ryan Sorrell

    For Executive Director Alana Henry, the sudden cancellation of the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council’s federal farming grant was a direct assault on Black self-determination, economic empowerment, and the right to feed one’s own community. “We are under attack by a hostile government,” she said. “But that has been our experience for many centuries. We have navigated it many times and iterations […]

  • Feb 27, 2025 | kansascitydefender.com | Mili Mansaray |Lynnie Holl |more. Mili

    For Executive Director Alana Henry, the sudden cancellation of the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council’s federal farming grant was not just a blow to her organization — it was a direct assault on Black self-determination, economic empowerment, and the right to feed one’s own community. “We are under attack by a hostile government,” she said. “But that has been our experience for many centuries.

  • Feb 13, 2025 | kansascitydefender.com | Mili Mansaray |Lynnie Holl

    Celebrate KC's Black History with events highlighting Black art, culture, and activism. From concerts to book clubs, here’s what to know.

  • Jan 16, 2025 | missouriindependent.com | Mili Mansaray

    5:55 News Story Economy KC Tenants say they want Healthy Homes to enforce consequences for landlords who fail to address health code violations Hell Woods has been couch-surfing between two friends’ apartments since their landlord refused to renew their lease in November. A former two-year resident of Quality Hill Towers, Woods joined the building’s tenant union and its now-paused rent strike after months of unresolved bedbug infestations and maintenance issues.

  • Jan 16, 2025 | yahoo.com | Mili Mansaray

    Members of KC Tenants held a picket event outside Quality Hill Towers on Oct. 4, 2024 (Mili Mansaray/The Beacon). Hell Woods has been couch-surfing between two friends’ apartments since their landlord refused to renew their lease in November. A former two-year resident of Quality Hill Towers, Woods joined the building’s tenant union and its now-paused rent strike after months of unresolved bedbug infestations and maintenance issues.

Journalists covering the same region

John Roberts

Publisher at The Holden Image

John Roberts primarily covers news in the Central Missouri region, including cities like Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri, United States.

Alison Russo's journalist profile photo

Alison Russo

Freelance Writer and Blogger at Freelance

Executive Producer at WNLO-TV (Buffalo, NY)

Executive Producer at WIVB-TV (Buffalo, NY)

Alison Russo primarily covers news in Kansas City, Missouri, United States and surrounding areas.

Joseph Hernandez's journalist profile photo

Joseph Hernandez

Journalist at Kansas City Star

Joseph Hernandez primarily covers news in Kansas City, Missouri, United States and surrounding areas.

Natalie Dreier's journalist profile photo

Natalie Dreier

Breaking News Manager at Cox Media Group

Natalie Dreier primarily covers news in Chicago, Illinois, United States and surrounding areas.

Therese Masotta

Travel Writer at The Travel

Therese Masotta primarily covers news in various locations across the United States, including Colorado, North Carolina, and New York.

Contact details

Socials & Sites

Try JournoFinder For Free

Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.

Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →

Coverage map

X (formerly Twitter)

Followers
284
Tweets
477
DMs Open
No
Mili Mansaray
Mili Mansaray @MansarayMili
26 Dec 24

Missouri voters approved Proposition A in November, but the fight for higher wages and paid sick leave isn't over. Legal battles and political resistance are shaping the future of the proposition come 2025. Details here @thebeaconKC https://t.co/Ly2eJzUgMa

Mili Mansaray
Mili Mansaray @MansarayMili
26 Dec 24

RT @TheRocketRalph: https://t.co/DGOeAodANA

Mili Mansaray
Mili Mansaray @MansarayMili
15 Nov 24

Join @thebeaconKC on Wednesday, Nov. 20 for a community discussion about Kansas City's first low-barrier shelter that is set to be built in the Historic Northeast. Hear from city officials, advocates, & neighbors about what this means for our community. https://t.co/ZZginVetYq