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What seems to distinguish this moment’s push for racial justice in Southern Illinois is the number of gatherings that are taking place beyond the borders of the liberal-leaning university town.

Southern Illinois Towns are Dealing with Racist Past Published June 16, 2020 • Updated on June 16, 2020 at 6:47 am Log in or create a free profile to save articles ...

What seems to distinguish this moment’s push for racial justice in Southern Illinois is the number of gatherings that are taking place beyond the borders of the liberal-leaning university town.