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Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

18 Jun 2023

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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

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Jun 18, 2023

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Lawrence reunion ties freed slave tannery heritage

A group of about 30 relatives descended from Mc Carter Byrd, a freed slave who once ran Kansas’ only tannery, gathered in Lawrence last weekend. Attendees traveled from California, Florida, Nebraska, and Illinois to connect with the community now seen as central to their family history.

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Rice-Byrd Lawrence Kerry Altenbernd John Brown Grover Barn Kansas McCarter Byrd California Florida Nebraska Illinois
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Juneteenth Celebration Sparks Community in Lawrence Parade

City Commissioner Amber Sellers and Ursula Minor of the Lawrence NAACP join the Juneteenth parade as Unity High Steppers Drill Team from Topeka perform. Attendees say the holiday centers Black history culture social service learning singing and dancing and building community.

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Amber Sellers Ursula Minor Lawrence THE NAACP
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Lawrence district faces cuts to performing arts staff

Lawrence Public Schools cite enrollments for staff reductions, noting five band, orchestra and choir positions cut across secondary schools over two years. Critics warn losses may exceed 20 and harm middle and high school programs while the district maintains course offerings remain available despite fewer teachers.

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