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Education November 12, 2024 - 3:13 pm

Haskell to host first symposium on climate change, childhood health

by Maya Hodison

Haskell Indian Nations University this week will welcome students and faculty from tribal and research universities for its inaugural climate change and childhood health symposium.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 20, 2024 - 9:13 pm

Lawrence storytellers present digitized projects on homelessness, police brutality, Black joy

by Maya Hodison

Suppressed experiences of marginalized communities — such as Lawrence’s unhoused people — have been brought to light by local storytellers.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 3, 2023 - 10:41 pm

Healing event brings together students, Lawrence community members impacted by violence in Gaza

by Molly Adams

Around 50 people gathered Sunday evening for a potluck and communal healing event intended to support local students and members of the community affected by the violence in Gaza and the West Bank.

Lawrence Life November 28, 2023 - 6:20 pm

Lawrence organizers to hold potluck event in support of Palestinian community members

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence organizers are hoping to create healing through a gathering and potluck meal this weekend in support of Palestinian community members and those affected by violence overseas.

Education January 31, 2023 - 12:43 pm

Advocates’ event to encourage Lawrence community to push back against South Wakarusa Extension

by Lawrence Times

Indigenous community advocates on Thursday will discuss potential harm that could come from the proposed roadway extension of Wakarusa Drive just south of Lawrence, and they invite the public to participate.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 21, 2023 - 6:08 pm

Lawrence community activists examine need for reparations, local racial equity

by Maya Hodison

Alex Kimball Williams played her baritone ukulele Saturday morning as she sang the protesting lyrics of “Strange Fruit.” Her performance set the scene for a conversation urging the Lawrence community to acknowledge that strides toward racial equity are far from over.

Environment December 5, 2022 - 3:23 pm

Douglas County Sustainability Team seeks Indigenous community members’ perspectives on climate

by Maya Hodison

Indigenous community members are invited to join with the Douglas County Sustainability Team on Wednesday for a climate justice discussion.

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Arts & Events February 21, 2022 - 3:28 pm

Live performance event invites storytellers to engage with Black history, futures

by Tricia Masenthin

A KU student’s hip-hop anthology and art installation have inspired another creative outlet for makers. Pass Me the Mic is the third iteration of Naomi Madu’s ode to the birthplace of hip-hop and a reminder of the power in telling one’s own story.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Health September 9, 2021 - 4:28 pm

Douglas County doula network strives to improve maternal and infant health in BIPOC community

by Tricia Masenthin

Doulas help birthing individuals bring new life into the world. They’re also working to save lives here in Douglas County, where Black infants are twice as likely to be born prematurely or at low birth weight than white babies.

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