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Lauren Layton
Lauren Layton

Lauren Layton

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Lauren Layton
Lauren Layton
May 9, 2017 · 5 min read

Gay pride event fortifies belief that Oxford is not typical Mississippi town

Taking a stand against discrimination in the Bible Belt of America is no easy feat. The University of Mississippi did just that by hosting its second annual Pride Parade on Saturday.

Lauren Layton
Lauren Layton
Jan 12, 2017 · 4 min read

Essence Fest Sparks Social Media Controversy

By Emily Jameson and Lauren Layton

“I never expected this story to take me two years to write,” said Brett Anderson, a food critic and feature writer for the Times Picayune. Anderson explored the claims of racism in the French…

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Lauren Layton
Lauren Layton
Jan 12, 2017 · 4 min read

Social Media Users React to Local Restaurants Being #ClosedForEssence

“Our stories become more than a story when you factor in the comment stream.” -Brent Anderson, author of “Closed For Essence: Did…