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Rasheena Fountain

Opinion

The danger of a single story

By Rasheena Fountain | December 11, 2014

What did Darren Wilson and Michael Brown assume, wonders writer Rasheena Fountain.

Opinion

The ongoing threat of violence

By Rasheena Fountain | July 2, 2014

Teens yearn for some freedom this summer, but their concerned parents keep them close.

Opinion

Dissolution of the African-American family

By Rasheena Fountain | October 29, 2013

Children suffer, our communities are in bad shape, and we are in crisis, writes one former Austin resident.

Opinion

The lost voices of children

By Rasheena Fountain | May 9, 2013

The needs of the world’s youngest citizens must be taken into account if the world is to be a safer, better place, writes Rasheena Fountain.

Opinion

The love and loss of grandma

By Rasheena Fountain | December 28, 2012

Rasheena Fountain reflects on her grandmother’s warmth, with a message that all can learn from her values, which were seen in her garden and across the neighborhood.

Opinion

Who controls women’s rights?

By Rasheena Fountain | May 1, 2012

Columnist Rasheena Fountain writes about progress by women over time and her fear of regression from barriers built by contemporary issues females face.

Opinion

Parents can perpetuate bullying

By Rasheena Fountain | December 22, 2011

Commentator Rasheena Fountain urges readers to do a better job of protecting children, especially from homophobia.

Opinion

Who gets to say that?

By Rasheena Fountain | September 19, 2011

Rasheena Fountain writes about being black today and her thoughts on the use of a long-debated word.

Opinion

Teenage pregnancy and single motherhood: Now what?

By Rasheena Fountain | June 10, 2011

A former Austin resident made it through her teen years without having a baby but not grapples with the challenges of being mom and dad.

News

  • World-renowned conductor rehearses with local symphony in Austin

    The audience sat in silence as maestro Riccardo Muti controlled over 60 orchestra members with his hands. When he wanted the sound louder he would raise his hands; to get softer he lowered them; and in one motion he could stop the entire orchestra all at once.

  • Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural 

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez Chicago artist Barrett Keithley stood with open arms before young elementary and middle school students from Catalyst Circle Rock last week. Behind him, glimpses of colorful patterns and musical notes caught the students’ eyes, awaiting to see Keithley’s work.

  • Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K

    The eighth annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Austin - at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. It's not too late to sign up; the cost is $45 per walker/runner.

  • Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A city program that delivers food to people with disabilities in Austin has been extended six more months. The city pilot program, launched in February to improve food access for 100 people facing food insecurity, was given funding by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

  • Diaster recovery centers open in Austin

    FEMA disaster recovery centers opened Aug. 29 in two Austin locations and two other sites in Cook County.

  • West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA

    Federal funding is now available to West Side residents and others living in Cook County who have been impacted by flooding that happened earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced this week. Austin residents are still recovering from record-setting rain and storms that caused devastating flooding in the Chicago area from June 29 to July 2.

  • Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A dozen medical experts, outreach workers and advocates joined state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford last week in his push to open a pilot overdose prevention site in Chicago, possibly on the West Side. Standing at the corner of West Van Buren Street and South Pulaski Road, one of many West Side areas with high overdose rates, Ford called for the public and lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the creation of overdose prevention sites in Chicago.

  • Free film and food!

  • New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation

    A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.

  • Farmers market at Austin Town Hall kicks off

    Over 100 people stopped by Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., last Thursday for its first day of the 2023 season. Five vendors sold their products, with many more vendors expected in coming weeks; the market will operate on Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. through Oct.

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