Kansas City Star Platforms Johnson County Protest For Palestine

Most local news politely ignored this Golden Ghetto demonstration because it didn't really spark and "news" or further the discourse. 

However . . .

Check the Kansas City Star coverage that reads more like promotional advertising copy . . .

"The student-led protest was comprised mainly of college students but included members of the community who turned out to show their support for an end to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas that has lasted for more than two months.

"The protest was held a day after the United States vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire for the war. The rally was organized by the University of Missouri-Kansas City Students for Justice in Palestine, Kansas University Muslim Student Association, and Jewish Voice for Peace.

"The U.S. decision and the continued toll of devastation and casualties in Gaza hit home for those who attended Saturday’s rally to show support in Kansas for Palestinians, and to echo a call for an end to the war."

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

'Free Palestine within our lifetime.' Rally in Overland Park calls for Gaza ceasefire

College students led a protest Saturday at Blue Valley Parkway and West 119th Street in Overland Park, demanding an end to the war between Israel and Hamas.