Opinion
Four hours in June isn’t enough
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One Austin resident wants to know what’s next now that the 100 blocks, 100 churches project has ended.
Opinion
Burge conviction affirms what we have said for years
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The conviction of Jon Burge is still part of a larger problem within police departments around the country. Read John Fountain’s latest commentary.
Opinion
The other black pride
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With Chicago holding one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country this weekend, Austin residents also celebrate. Read John Fountain’s latest commentary.
Opinion
All talk and no action as residents vent at foreclosure town hall
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US Bank had no clear answers to the fury over the handling of foreclosed properties on the West Side. Now, how will the community respond?
News
Austin’s farmers market cancelled
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Chicago’s largest neighborhood will miss out on buying fresh fruits and vegetables from farm cooperatives this summer. But at least one Austin resident is willing to find a new location for the market, which was set to begin July 10.
Opinion
There are no sidelines in this battle
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Is fighting to save neighborhoods overrun with poverty and crime really worth the effort? Can you really believe in a community where some of its residents do not value life?
Opinion
More positive images needed in black communities
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The wrong images dominate Austin, says commentator John W. Fountain III. He wants the youth to see and know about the countless African Americans who’ve shaped the world.
Opinion
A town hall in need of a sequel
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Austin needs more than just one meeting to make the West Side neighborhood safe, says one AustinTalks commentator.
Opinion
Redemption between a son and a mother
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One man marks Mother’s Day with a poignant thank you to the woman who’s been a part of his life from the start.
Opinion
A cry for troops or just crying wolf?
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One man has a change of heart over whether the National Guard should help keep peace in the city.