At Memorial for Black Men Who Were Lynched In 1882, Lawrence Activists Call For Change
Subject
Lynching; Memorial; Activists
Description
A shameful night in Lawrence’s history — June 10, 1882, when three Black men were lynched — should not be forgotten but should be used as a motivation to combat current racial injustices, speakers said Saturday at a memorial for the victims.
Creator
Elvyn Jones
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Ljworld.com
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