New Racism Shifts Civil Rights Conversation Says Lang
Race Lang argues the death of Trayvon Martin exposed how modern racism is framed by neutral policies that harm black Americans and the poor. He cites mass incarceration and stagnant wages, urging activists to adapt strategies beyond 1960s narratives. Local leaders Bill Tuttle and Werdell Taylor Jr. stress dialogue across generations to stay relevant.
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50 Years Later Strong Hall Sit In Commemoration at KU
On the Lawrence campus a commemorative event marks the Strong Hall Sit-In of 1965. The free 5:30 p.m. program in Marvin Hall Forum features former KU students who took part in the peaceful protest against racial discrimination, with more than 100 students arrested after refusing to leave Strong Hall.
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Deaths Keith Overseon
Lawrence native Keith Overseon died March 5 2015. Graveside service scheduled at 11 am March 12 2015 at Valley Falls Cemetery in Valley Falls Kansas. Mercer Funeral Homes confirms arrangements.
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Journal-World obituary policy note
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Trials shift focus as juries hear murder cases and drug ties
Walker faced trial for attempting to steal money and marijuana from Roberts and shot him when uncooperative. In separate matters, Sarah B. Gonzalez McLinn, charged with first degree murder in Sasko’s death, testified about drugging and stabbing. Mary E. Miller pursues a retrial after a Court of Appeals ruling, with debates over prior sexual conduct and financial motive.
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Lawrence McLinn
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Lawrence
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Lasko
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Mary E. Miller
Miller
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Lawrence Carpenter
Christian School
Richard Ney
Ney
Mary Miller
Mark Simpson
Simpson
Lawrence Journal-World Classifieds Contact Details
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Lawrence
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Lawrence Humane Society appoints Meghji as executive director
Meghji, formerly shelter manager, rises to director in Lawrence after enriching the organization through nonprofit ties, pursuing an MBA, and returning to animal welfare. She aims to shorten stays, broaden partnerships, and reshape shelter perception as a central community pet resource.
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