KCMO Activists Proclaim: This Is America, Speak Spanish!!!

Tonight we share more deets on the struggle of local activists to turn this town isn't something resembling the worst versions of a dystopian futurisic movie like Blade Runner only without any cool flying cars . . . Check-it:

In Kansas City, Missouri, more than 57,000 people over the age of 5 speak a language other than English at home, according to the 2022 American Community Survey.

During the summer of 2023, Mayor Pro Tem and 5th District Councilwoman Ryana Parks-Shaw sponsored Resolution 235076 which was passed by City Council in July 2023, directing the City Manager to create a language access program for city residents.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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