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Douglas County high schoolers invited to apply to Lawrence Juneteenth writing contest

The Lawrence Juneteenth organization is hoping to empower youth voices through a creative contest. Winners will be featured at this year’s celebration.

Lawrence news August 14, 2023 - 6:55 pm

CROWN Act supporters share accounts of race-based hair discrimination and how proposed Lawrence ordinance would address inequities

by Tricia Masenthin

Grassroots proponents of the CROWN Act gathered Monday to push for approval of anti-discrimination protections to give people of color freedom to wear their hair as they wish.

Lawrence news April 13, 2022 - 6:58 pm

Douglas County Commission approves $5K for Lawrence Juneteenth celebration; organizers share plans

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County Commissioners on Wednesday granted an uncommon ask for funding for a community event.

Douglas County high schoolers invited to apply to Lawrence Juneteenth writing contest

CROWN Act supporters share accounts of race-based hair discrimination and how proposed Lawrence ordinance would address inequities

Douglas County Commission approves $5K for Lawrence Juneteenth celebration; organizers share plans

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