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Never give up your dream

January 16, 2012
By Rickie P. Brown Sr. | January 16, 2012

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Abolish teaching history – until we get it right
Important parts of our history have not been told or taught because it hasn’t been believed it actually happened, writes state Rep. La Shawn Ford. Until they saw it on their TV screens, the dominant White culture didn’t believe that Blacks could be treated like John Lewis was treated - and many did not believe that so many Blacks are victimized by police until they saw the last 8 minutes and 46 seconds of George Floyd’s life.
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Minister calls on prosecutor to establish 'viable' witness protection program
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Public invited to reception for departing Ald. Deborah Graham
Light refreshments will be served from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 6 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson.
Celebrate the work of Austin elementary students
West Side gathering to discuss the dream
Because I said so
King James tells us glory is never the companion of the comfortable

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Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Loretto Hospital and state Rep. La Shawn Ford will be commemorating the civil rights leader at an event that celebrates life before, during and after recovery. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 21 in the hospital's sixth floor auditorium at 645 S. Central Ave.
Chicago civil rights activist recounts time with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrate MLK Day by seeing the movie "Selma"
Free breakfast Monday to remember MLK
Prelude to a contemporary revolution

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