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MILI MANSARAY is the housing and labor reporter at The Kansas City Beacon. Previously, she was a freelance reporter and Summer 2020 intern.

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A sign that reads "Quiet court in session" at the Jackson County Courthouse
Posted inHousing

Rising rents leave more Kansas City tenants facing eviction

Mili Mansaray by Mili Mansaray September 18, 2023September 19, 2023

Correction: This story originally misstated the Kansas City area’s ranking in a Rent.com study on rising rental rates. The Kansas City area ranks second. Jared Johnson hasn’t paid rent in four months. The trouble started when his car got towed. That cost him his job delivering groceries for Instacart. He’s been able to hold off an eviction […]

A portrait of Jaz Hays at a Gladstone bus stop. He is holding up a notice about bus service ending in the area.
Posted inLocal Government

Some Northland bus lines shut down as Kansas City moves away from subsidizing suburban transit

Mili Mansaray by Mili Mansaray August 30, 2023August 30, 2023
A portrait of Solomon Desta and his son Kirubel Solomon, who has been dealing with racism in school.
Posted inEducation

A Black parent’s guide: How to help protect your kids from racism at school

Mili MansarayAvatar photo by Mili Mansaray and Maria Benevento August 21, 2023August 21, 2023
A portrait of Brian Haimowitz.
Posted inHousing

A low-barrier shelter may be in the works for Kansas City

Mili Mansaray by Mili Mansaray August 11, 2023August 11, 2023
Lovell Holloway in the new KCI airport terminal.
Posted inLabor

Food and retail employers at the new KCI terminal hiring for hundreds of positions

Mili Mansaray by Mili Mansaray July 26, 2023July 31, 2023
Sherrita Jackson with a fist in the air for a story about bus driver safety.
Posted inLabor

‘We can’t keep putting our lives on the line’: Kansas City bus drivers detail the safety risks they face

Mili Mansaray by Mili Mansaray July 18, 2023July 24, 2023
A portrait of Scout DeSimio, the residential program manager of SAVE Inc.
Posted inHousing

Young and unhoused LGBTQ+ people face barriers in faith-based shelters

Mili Mansaray by Mili Mansaray June 15, 2023June 23, 2023
An image of volunteers painting the rainbow crosswalk.
Posted inCivic Engagement

Stay safe and celebrate: Tips for KC Pride and LGBTQ+ living

Mili Mansaray by Mili Mansaray June 7, 2023June 8, 2023
view of 18th Street in Kansas City shows banners and signs celebrating Black history
Posted inCivic Engagement

11 ways to celebrate Juneteenth 2023 in Kansas City

Mili Mansaray by Mili Mansaray June 2, 2023June 16, 2023
Ciassy Wilson helps Jenny Weitzel, who is in a wheelchair, get into a van that accommodates her wheelchair.
Posted inHousing

Resource List: Affordable housing for Kansas Citians with disabilities 

Mili Mansaray by Mili Mansaray May 24, 2023June 12, 2023

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