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Austin dance group requests donations for Atlanta competition
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Final Explosion performed in Atlanta, Georgia, late last week.
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West Side group celebrates 15 years of service
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Sista’s of the Hood is raising scholarship funds for aspiring female journalists at a celebration tonight.
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West Side hip-hop artist writes about black families in new record
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Ambrell “Bella Bahhs” Gambrell hopes to change the perception society has of African-American women.
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Shakespeare in the Park comes to Columbus Park for third year
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Austin residents enjoyed the free performance by the Chicago Shakespeare Theater; a few shows remain this week elsewhere in the city.
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Uber launches initiative to create more jobs in Austin
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The company, which competes with taxis, hopes to hire 10,000 drivers living in Chicago’s West and South underserved neighborhoods.
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Austin churches call for community-wide prayer
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Members of several Austin churches have been gathering at intersections throughout the neighborhood this summer to pray for an end to the violence.
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Food programs provide meals to youth during summer
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Free breakfast and lunch are available on the West Side for those 18 and under this month and next.
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Too few organ donors for people of color
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Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-Chicago) recently hosted a town hall to address this major health issue that disproportionately affects minorities.
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West Side 8th graders learn about importance of civic engagement
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Students from Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School and Milton R. Brunson Math and Science School traveled to Springfield to participate in the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ event.
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Michele Clark High School students rack up $5.5 million in scholarships
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The top three graduating seniors won full-ride scholarships to the colleges of their choice.