Kansas City students walk out for May Day protests: ‘The future will be built on us’
Kansas City students joined dozens of organizers and workers in May Day protests against federal immigration action and data centers in their communities. The protesters also voiced concerns about rising healthcare costs, unfair pay, and the impact of artificial intelligence on their future.
Kansas City students walked out of class on Friday to join May Day protests. They joined organizers and workers from the Missouri Workers Center and Sunrise Movement KC at the corner of Westport Road and Broadway Boulevard. The protesters chanted "No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here" and voiced concerns about federal immigration agents and data centers. Swoo Harter, a sophomore at Plaza Academy, expressed concerns about the increase of artificial intelligence data centers and its impact on her generation's future. A rally was planned at 5:30 p.m. at Washington Square Park downtown, across from the federal immigration court. The protesters also highlighted issues such as rising healthcare costs and unfair pay for workers.
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