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Donald Sewing: Trailblazer of Integration in Johnson County

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Developer J.C. Nichols expanded his influence on the Kansas residential market when he expanded development into northeast Johnson. By 1950, an estimated 96% of all subdivisions in Johnson County, KS, were under racially restrictive covenants. Donald Sewing, alongside his wife, Virginia, made history as the first Black family to integrate the new Johnson County subdivisions.

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Donald Sewing: Trailblazer of Integration in Johnson County

Developer J.C. Nichols expanded his influence on the Kansas residential market when he expanded development into northeast Johnson.  Along with his upscale style, he brought along his firm beliefs in racial segregation.   Nichols developed a “Declaration of Restrictions” that he filed with plat maps for his suburban subdivisions.  In addition to governing minimum size and cost, they also had race restrictions.   These restrictions were stronger …

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Community Voice KS broke the news on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
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