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Lawrence MLK breakfast reflects on centuries of Black strength and community in Kansas
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (722+ words) Jan 19, 2026 - 2: 46pm Deborah Dandridge, a pioneering archivist whose work has helped preserve African American history in the Great Plains region, speaks at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. An archivist specializing in African American historical documents…...
Lawrence residents to be among millions taking part in "No Kings!" demonstrations Saturday
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (191+ words) Oct 14, 2025 - 9: 55am Protesters gather for Lawrence's No Kings rally on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Watson Park. Lawrence will have a rally in conjunction with the national "No Kings!" events on Saturday. The "No Kings!" demonstrations are peaceful protests of what organizers describe…...