Considered one of the most anti-trans laws in the country by trans activists, Kansas Senate Bill 244 passed Feb. 18, leaving trans students and faculty fearful of its implications.
    The legislation, initially vetoed by Governor Laura Kelly, was overturned...
 Under the shimmering stage lights of Kansas City’s drag clubs, drag has flourished for decades blending art, activism, and resilience in a scene as bold as its performers.
  Kansas City’s drag scene is as diverse as the performers themselves. Venues like Missie B’s,...
  Some LGBTQ+ students at UMKC are worried about their safety and expressed concerns about their programs being cut after one of President Donald Trump’s latest executive orders.
  Sam Justice, a biology and psychology major, is the president of the Sexuality and Gender...
 The Miller Nichols Library hosted the annual Rainbow Read-In on Oct. 11 to highlight LGBTQ+ literature, original stories and poems.
  This event was on National Coming Out Day and was moved from June to October to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. Â
  It was inspired...
  Tucked away in a cozy corner of UMKC’s student union, The Rainbow Lounge is a refuge for LGBTQ+ students.
  The lounge now hosts the Ace Place once a month, where asexual and aromantic students can come together to build community and challenge conventional notions...
