Mili Mansaray, Author at The Beacon – Page 2 of 7

A portrait of Scout DeSimio, the residential program manager of SAVE Inc.

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

by Mili Mansaray June 15, 2023June 23, 2023

An image of volunteers painting the rainbow crosswalk.

Civic Engagement

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

by Mili Mansaray June 7, 2023June 8, 2023

view of 18th Street in Kansas City shows banners and signs celebrating Black history

Civic Engagement

11 ways to celebrate Juneteenth 2023 in Kansas City

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.

Resource List: Affordable housing for Kansas Citians with disabilities

by Mili Mansaray May 24, 2023June 12, 2023

Layla Walker (from left), Ciassy Wilson and Jenny Weitzel on the patio in front of a Center for Developmentally Disabled home.

A new solution will address Kansas City’s lack of disability-accessible housing

by Mili Mansaray May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

A portrait of Merrique Jenson, a Kansas City trans woman of color.

Local Government

Trans women of color and the KCPD’s rocky, violent history

by Mili Mansaray May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

A Black protester holds up a sign with the words, "Black boys deserve to grow up too!!" in front of the downtown federal courthouse.

Civic Engagement

Kansas Citians say the shooting of Ralph Yarl changed them. Here are some voices

by Mili Mansaray and Josh Merchant April 28, 2023May 1, 2023

The stage for the 2023 NFL Draft is being built around the National World War I Museum and Memorial.

Do major sporting events like the NFL Draft actually increase sex trafficking? The answer is complicated.

by Mili Mansaray April 25, 2023April 26, 2023

A sign reading "Quiet, court is in session" is placed in front of a courtroom at the Jackson County Courthouse.

Local Government

Why Jackson County prosecutors won’t initially look at race when deciding whether to file cases

by Mili Mansaray April 13, 2023April 13, 2023

A rendering of the NFL Draft site

FAQ: What you need to know about the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City

by Mili Mansaray April 10, 2023April 27, 2023