Anita Alvarez
Activists demand, denied police meeting over last weekend’s shootings
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Community members renew their call for Rahm Emanuel to resign while the mayor promises reform.
Brandon Johnson
Austin teachers say the mayor is pushing them to strike
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If CPS won’t compromise, teachers say they’re willing to hit the picket line for second time in four years.
Amara Enyia
West Side youth to learn leadership from adult mentors
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Austin Chamber of Commerce head Amara Enyia is launching the Bridge Initiative, which will connect young people with veteran activists and community leaders.
15th District Police
Laquan McDonald case hangs over Austin tree-lighting event
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Participants at the annual celebration focused on coming together and healing the community as the protests continue.
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Marchers circle City Hall over Laquan McDonald case
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Protesters continue to demand more action, reform after release of video showing teen being shot to death by police.
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West Side leaders want feds to investigate shooting death
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The community is invited to participate in a march around City Hall Dec. 4 to protest the way Laquan McDonald’s killing has been handled.
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A day to give thanks
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Greater St. John Bible Church’s Thanksgiving dinner tradition preserves soul food heritage each year.
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Lawmakers: Rioting, looting in response to video would devastate West Side
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Elected officials hope peace and calm will continue as more people view the shooting footage.
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West Side leaders call for calm with release of police shooting video
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Elected officials, clergy urge residents to peacefully protest and avoid violence after they see the footage of Laquan McDonald’s death.
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State lawmakers push for an elected school board
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Reps. La Shawn Ford and Camille Lilly met recently with West Siders who don’t want the mayor to continue appointing members of the Chicago Board of Education.