Districts talk on race equity draws hundreds
By Joanna Hlavacek Thlavacek jworld com a lyton Royal expected Monday night's Community Conversation on racial equity to be geared mostly toward parents not students like herself. Adrian Roberson a Kansas City pastor and adaptive leadership facilitator contracted by the Lawrence school district to moderate the discussion had joked that it’s usually folks 55 and older who attend meetings like this. Royal a junior at Free State spoke to the packed Lawrence High School cafeteria saying she faced ongoing institutionalized racism since start of high school in Lawrence and felt action was needed despite fear of crowds. She noted she is Native American and Mexican and described racist words and actions at Free State and in school staff responses as inadequate.
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Kansas Republicans offer restrained reaction to travel ban
Kansas lawmakers respond with limited criticism of President Trump's immigration order. Representative Lynn Jenkins and colleagues back securing borders while urging Congress to craft broader policy. Governor Brownback praises the action, aligning with supporters on the goal of safety.
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KU students advised to avoid international travel
The University of Kansas urges students and employees from Iran Iraq Libya Somalia Sudan Syria and Yemen to refrain from international travel amid President Trump’s immigration order. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little says she is deeply concerned for EU community members affected and seeks clarification before travel.
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Kansas Player Charged In Drug Paraphernalia Case
Kansas guard Carlton Bragg Jr is charged with one count of possession of drug paraphernalia in a case tied to a rape investigation at McCarthy Hall on KU campus. The charge follows a lawrence Municipal Court proceeding and a Feb 14 court appearance is scheduled. Police say the paraphernalia found during the probe is not linked to the sexual assault allegations.
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