@SCLCGKC

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City

 Kansas City, Mo.
sclcgkc.org
Joined October 2019
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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the KCFD over allegations of racial discrimination within the fire department, according to The Star. Black firefighters were interviewed about racism and their complaints of a hostile work environment at the department.
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68 years ago today (8 years to the day before the #MarchOnWashington and my father’s #IHaveADream speech), #EmmettTill was tortured and murdered in a brutal act of white supremacist terrorism. The horrific murder of Emmett Till further galvanized the Civil Rights Movement. #MLK
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Just when I think it can’t get any worse. The AG in Mo filed a embarrassing pretend brief to REVERSE a conviction. An unarmed black man was shot by a police officer, they staged the scene to plant a gun …he was convicted by judge(his request for judge trial). 🧵
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KMBC@kmbc23 Jun 2023
LIVE: COMMUNITY GROUPS REQUESTING FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO KCPD xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1YqKDoeRY…
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An appeals court judge allowed the Jackson County prosecutor to file an amicus brief Friday in the appeal of former KCPD Det. Eric DeValkenaere’s conviction for killing Cameron Lamb: kshb.com/news/crime/jackson-…

Jackson County prosecutor files brief in support of DeValkenaere’s conviction

An appeals court judge allowed the Jackson County prosecutor to file an amicus brief Friday in the appeal of former KCPD Det. Eric DeValkenaere’s conviction for killing Cameron Lamb.

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That the Missouri governor is even thinking of subverting justice for the only Kansas City police officer ever found guilty of killing a Black man is shocking. kansascity.com/opinion/edito…

Gov. Parson, don’t undermine rule of law by pardoning ex-KCPD officer for manslaughter | Opinion

That the Missouri governor is even thinking of subverting justice for the only Kansas City police officer ever found guilty of killing a Black man is shocking. | Opinion

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Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker on Tuesday made public a letter urging Missouri Gov. Mike Parson not to pardon a former Kansas City police detective who was convicted of killing a Black man. Story via @GRicekcstar and @lukitsbill kansascity.com/news/local/cr…
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BREAKING: Jackson County Prosecutor @jeanpetersbaker says Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is considering a pardon for Eric DeValkenaere, the only white police officer ever convicted in KC for shooting a Black man.
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This is beyond outrageous. The defendant asked for a judge tried case. He was convicted (evidence included that a gun and bullet were planted on the victim by the police officer) The AG should do his job or resign. It is the law. What the hell?? 🧵 kansascity.com/opinion/edito…
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It's been three years since George Floyd was murdered at the hands of police. #GeorgeFloyd #BLM #SayHisName
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Today, we hold space and remember #GeorgeFloyd. 🕊 Our thoughts and prayers continue, for his family and friends. We stand in solidarity with them! #SayHisName #NeverForget #GeorgeFloyd 📷#EmmettTill Legacy Foundation George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
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Historic day in #KansasCity. Swearing in, first meeting of a mayoral commission on #reparations . The group will take guidance from community members who have worked on the issue for nearly 3 yrs. BUFKC
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What my father would be deeply concerned about is the harmful, discriminatory legislation in Florida.
Ted Cruz
@tedcruz21 May 2023
This is bizarre. And utterly dishonest. In the 1950s & 1960s, the NAACP did extraordinary good helping lead the civil rights movement. Today, Dr. King would be ashamed of how profoundly they’ve lost their way.
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Kansas City Civil Rights organizations issue a vote of no confidence in City Manager Brian Platt and condemn Mayor Quinton Lucas for complicity.
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Legends holds 6,537 (not including people sitting on the grass in the outfield) and it is a sellout tonight. For the record .. Royals attendance today was 11,514.
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It’s an amazing day to be a #tenantvoter. KC Tenants Power members have knocked over 12,368 doors, called 8,866 voters by phone, distributed 48,375 pieces of mail to our neighbors. Let’s get it 🫡
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Please take some time watch this important story about #KansasCity #evictions via @CNN @KCTenants - cnn.com/videos/us/2023/03/10…
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Today, I remember your grace, your kindness, and your heart. I remember how you taught me--all of us--the power of love and central importance of peace, justice, and equity. Dad, I miss you every day. But I also find courage and peace in your legacy.
Martin Luther King III and his dad, Martin Luther King, Jr.

ALT Martin Luther King III and his dad, Martin Luther King, Jr.

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One day before his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ended his sermon with these words. Today, as we remember his assassination let us remember his words and commit to creating the #BelovedCommunity together. #MLK55 #DrKing #MLK
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‘Right these wrongs’: On MLK Day, panelists say reparations are needed in Kansas City from @LukeNozicka kansascity.com/news/local/ar…
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