The Work

Stood in solidarity with Florencio Millan and his family
Charlotte Street Foundation
I spoke at this event along with Eric Bunch, Councilman, and Emily Weber, State Representative.
Role of the Arts as a form of Organizing and Community : Development and Empowerment in the Latino Community
I was a panelist at this event.
Drafted Legislation against Juvenile Migrant Detention Centers
I drafted legislation for a local ordinance to ban juvenile migrant detention centers in Kansas City, Missouri.
Had Surgery on my Finger
Tripped and Broke my Finger
Nominated for Best Local Activist in The Pitch
George Floyd Protests
We supported Black and Brown protestors on the ground during the George Floyd protests in Kansas City.
VisionQuest withdraws bid
We successfully organized against VisionQuest and they withdrew their bid.
Sunrise Movement’s People’s Quilt
Midwest Chicana Podcast
I was a guest on the Midwest Chicana Podcast
KC Gig Worker Support FB Group
In reaction to the COVID-19 outbreak, I co-founded KC Gig Worker Support, a Facebook group in collaboration with local artists and gig workers. Link
Postcard Party
This event was to inform public figures about VisionQuest.
Trained Canvassers
I trained canvassers to create awareness and organize against VisionQuest.
Organized against VisionQuest
I began organizing against VisionQuest, a for-profit migrant juvenile detention center.
Ballot Official
Mid America LGBT Chamber of Commerce Event
I was a panel speaker at this event.
Real Womxn’s Rally
I spoke at this event.
Progressive Debate Watch Party
I spoke at this event.
Protest against War in Iran
Our Revolution Holiday Party
Tenant Bill of Rights
I stood with tenants as they passed a historic Tenant Bill of Rights written by and for tenants in Kansas City, Missouri.
Link
Sunrise Movement Climate Strike
I spoke at this event.
Never Again UMB Bank Shutdown
I spoke at this event.
MLK Park Cleanup
Banned Conversion Therapy in Kansas City, MO
Together with three other community activists along with Mayor Quentin Lucas, I helped ban conversion therapy in Kansas City, Missouri.
City Hall Support for KC Tenants
KC Tenants March
Clay County Women’s Democrat Meeting
Vote or Lose Campaign
I sponsored this voter registration event.
How to Run for Office Workshop
Rally against Jackson County Tax Assessment Hike
I called on Frank White to freeze the tax rates, and met with Brandon Ellington today on a course of action for us. This needs to be dealt with and a plan must be implemented to make sure that this never happens again. This attempt to remove homeowners from their homes will not stand.
Link to Video about tax hike.
Signed the Green New Deal
Testified in support of Blue Springs NDA for LGBTQIA folks, passed
On August 5th I testified alongside students from Blue Springs at the Blue Springs City Council meeting to endorse the Fair Housing Amendment to protect our LGBTQ community. Last night, the Council voted to pass the Amendment unanimously! Congratulations to all the students who worked so hard on this, and to Scott Casey!
Traveled to indigenous resistance camp Yalui Village, visited the border, National Butterfly Center
Kansas City’s First Trans Pride March
Presented at American Daughters Leadership Academy
KC Tenants March and Demonstration
I participated in the KC Tenants March and Demonstration to show solidarity with those who rent living spaces in Kansas City and the surrounding area.
Reproductive Rights Rally
I helped organize the KC Reproductive Rights Rally to protest the passing of highly restrictive abortion laws, especially the one passed in Missouri banning almost all abortions.
Maite Salazar & Friends Community Library
MSFCL is a collection of over 4,000 books donated by the community to ensure that every teacher in our area has the books their students need to succeed. Link