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A photo of Pride Haven.

A Place to Call Home

Manuel Rivera, Staff Writer
April 17, 2024

Tucked into the corner of 31st and Troost is a Pride Haven for queer youth who face homelessness, abandonment and discrimination.      Organized by SAVE, Inc., the overnight shelter is open 24/7 and offers a variety of support for members of the LGBTQIA community in ages...

  Inside the Goofball Sk8boards shop.

Breaking Barriers: Goofball Sk8boards Paving the Way for Accessibility in Skateboarding

Jazlyn Summers, Roo News Intern
March 21, 2024

  Goofball Sk8boards, a queer-owned LGBTQ+ safe space, aims to be more accessible in the future of skateboarders in Kansas City.    “Our goal this year is to make our park free for everyone,” said Co-owner and Business Director Joan Rose. “We recognize that if you...

Dr. Amanda Mollet, UMKC School of Education

Let’s Talk About the “A” in LGBTQIA

Manuel Rivera, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024

  In celebration of Aromantic Awareness Week, Dr. Amanda Mollet educated students about asexuality, being aromantic and how intimacy is defined.   Hosted by LBTQIA Services, the event was focused on raising awareness about the under-researched sexual and gender identities.    An...

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