Author argues government sanctioned segregation shaped Lawrence history
Peter Hancock discusses historian Richard Rothstein who contends that Lawrence's racial geography reflects de jure segregation enforced from the Civil War era through the late 20th century, not mere neighborhood choice. The piece frames East Lawrence and areas south of 23rd Street as historically affected by policy driven patterns.
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Richard Rothstein
New York Times
Lawrence
United States
Richard Rothstein to Speak at KU on Government Segregation History
Richard Rothstein, research associate at the Economic Policy Institute and a Thurgood Marshall Institute fellow, will discuss The Color of Law at the University of Kansas. The talk runs from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the KU Commons Spooner Hall at 1340 Jayhawk Blvd.
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Thurgood Marshall Institute
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University of Kansas
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Jayhawk Blvd
Rothstein
Haskell Indian Art Market draws crowds and artisans
The Haskell Indian Art Market expects 30 000 to 40 000 visitors this weekend at the campus powwow grounds near 23rd Street and Haskell Avenue. About 140 artists from across the nation offer pottery sculpture paintings prints flutes knives rugs with jewelry as the main draw. The event runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday with native singing dancing and drumming at noon 2 and 4 p.m. each day. Admission and parking are free.
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Kansas
Sunflower State
Lawrence
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