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  • 2 months ago | 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 […]

  • 2 months ago | 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.

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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

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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