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Drivers with Kansas City’s IRIS microtransit program sue over unpaid wages and harsh working conditions

by Lynnie HollJuly 25, 2025

While IRIS drivers keep isolated communities connected, they say zTrip is cutting their hours and trapping them in debt.

The Kansas City Defender

A New Era on 39th Street: An Alcohol-Free Bar Takes Root

by Tiffany WattsJuly 16, 2025July 16, 2025

The Kansas City Defender

Missouri’s longest-standing Black bookstore faced closure. The Defender pulled up

by KC Defender StaffJune 27, 2025June 26, 2025

The Kansas City Defender

Kansas City’s BLK + BRWN bookstore celebrates four years with Juneteenth block party

by Lynnie HollJune 26, 2025June 26, 2025

The Kansas City Defender

Far-right Missouri Gov. Kehoe activates National Guard & declares state of emergency

by Ryan S.June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

The Kansas City Defender

After 248 days, tenants win largest rent strike in Kansas City history

by Ryan S.June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

The Kansas City Defender

Kansas City residents mobilize to block gas price hikes from Missouri’s natural gas monopoly

by Ryan S.June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

The Kansas City Defender

Kansas City’s fight for liberation in a second Trump era

by DJMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025

The Kansas City Defender

‘Children of the KKK’ stage a test run in Kansas City

by Ryan S.May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

The Kansas City Defender

Black Kansas City community slams mayor, shuts down City Council meeting and wins $750K for Black grocery store

by Ryan S.May 12, 2025May 12, 2025