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Austin dance group requests donations for Atlanta competition

By Cara Ball | August 30, 2015

Final Explosion performed in Atlanta, Georgia, late last week.

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West Side group celebrates 15 years of service

By Cara Ball | August 27, 2015

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

By Cara Ball | August 24, 2015

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

By Cara Ball | August 12, 2015

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

By Cara Ball | July 26, 2015

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

By Cara Ball | July 19, 2015

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

By Cara Ball | July 1, 2015

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

By Cara Ball | June 10, 2015

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

By Cara Ball | June 5, 2015

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

By Cara Ball | June 1, 2015

The top three graduating seniors won full-ride scholarships to the colleges of their choice.

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