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Hi. I am Jesslyn Cooper the Vice President for Nothing Unique Organizations a non profit here in Lawrence KS we are looking for the community support to put on a black history parade downtown July 2024.
This parade you will learn about our African American history, our culture, and how we got to the place we are now. Learn more than what is just taught in our school. Our history is so much more than just slavery. It's about doing the impossible and setting trends. We plan to feature people like Ruby Nell Bridges, Marsha P. Johnson, Marcellus Gilmore Edson, and so many more. We will have floats from famous African American politics to athletes.
For more information, please join us at
Lawrence Public Library : 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Meeting Room C
Saturday October 7th, 2023 -1:00pm – 2:30pm
Sunday October 8th, 2023 - 4:00pm – 5:30pm
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August 8, 2023
I have been busy meeting with local organizers to finalize the route for our downtown parade. It is heartening to hear how many people want to see our history celebrated properly instead of just the small fragments we were taught.
August 8, 2023
Seeing this kind of energy for the parade shows how much our community wants to celebrate the true, full breadth of our history. My heart is full knowing so many people are ready to help us honor those who blazed trails for us all.
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Lawrence really needs this. About time we had something like this downtown.
I won't be able to attend your October event dates as I'll be with my son in Georgia. But I'll be there July 2024!
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Hi. I am Jesslyn Cooper the Vice President for Nothing Unique Organizations a non profit here in Lawrence KS we are looking for the community support to put on a black history parade downtown July 2024.
This parade you will learn about our African American history, our culture, and how we got to the place we are now. Learn more than what is just taught in our school. Our history is so much more than just slavery. It's about doing the impossible and setting trends. We plan to feature people like Ruby Nell Bridges, Marsha P. Johnson, Marcellus Gilmore Edson, and so many more. We will have floats from famous African American politics to athletes.
For more information, please join us at
Lawrence Public Library : 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Meeting Room C
Saturday October 7th, 2023 -1:00pm – 2:30pm
Sunday October 8th, 2023 - 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Updates
August 8, 2023
I have been busy meeting with local organizers to finalize the route for our downtown parade. It is heartening to hear how many people want to see our history celebrated properly instead of just the small fragments we were taught.
August 8, 2023
Seeing this kind of energy for the parade shows how much our community wants to celebrate the true, full breadth of our history. My heart is full knowing so many people are ready to help us honor those who blazed trails for us all.
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so excited for this!! count me in to help out.
Lawrence really needs this. About time we had something like this downtown.
I won't be able to attend your October event dates as I'll be with my son in Georgia. But I'll be there July 2024!
This what we need more of
✊
I support my baby!
I support!! ✊
Anything for Family
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so excited for this!! count me in to help out.