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Lawrence news January 19, 2023 - 9:59 am

Lawrence BIPOC-led organizations to host community Racial Unity Event

by Maya Hodison

B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence (Black Literature and Arts Collective of Kansas), the Indigenous Community Center and Sanctuary Alliance are collaborating to lead a Racial Unity Event, featuring a program with a free potluck meal.

Lawrence news June 28, 2022 - 7:34 pm

Lawrence City Commission submits to state law, strikes immigrant protections from sanctuary ordinance

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners approved changes to the city’s sanctuary ordinance on Tuesday, stripping it of some protections for immigrants, to fall in line with state law.

Lawrence news June 14, 2022 - 8:06 pm

Lawrence City Commission delays vote on revisions to sanctuary ordinance, sets special meeting

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission voted Tuesday to delay action on changes to its sanctuary ordinance that city staff said were necessary to comply with state law. The commission will instead give activists more time to work with the city on changes to the ordinance.

Lawrence news May 27, 2022 - 10:40 am

Immigrants face new reality and old fears under a Kansas law banning ‘sanctuary’ cities

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector

Advocates warn of criminal, economic fallout TOPEKA — Alejandro Rangel-Lopez says fear is a given […]

Lawrence news March 31, 2022 - 5:50 pm

Lawrence immigration activists worry as city’s sanctuary ordinance is in jeopardy

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence activists are concerned about a bill on its way to the governor’s desk that will nullify a city ordinance protecting community members regardless of their citizenship status.

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health
Health July 7, 2021 - 8:23 pm

Free gift cards for those who get saliva tests, vaccines at Lawrence clinic

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health and some community partners are coupling family fun with a BIPOC Clinic to combat COVID-19 on Saturday.

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