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Happy Labor Day
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We wish all West Side workers a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend. Thank you for reading AustinTalks.
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Get down at blues performance
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The seventh annual blues fest will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson. The event is being sponsored by the Illinois Alliance, Ald. Chris Taliaferro and the Issac S. Carothers Youth and Senior Foundation.
Austin
Teen Elijah Sims remembered five years after his death
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About 50 people remembered the teen on the eve of what would have been his 22nd birthday. This year, the teen’s mother, Sharita Galloway, honored his memory by dedicating a towering tree next to the swimming pool at Rehm Pool in Oak Park.
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West Siders rally for voting rights
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Young men participating in the MAAFA Redemption Project, a faith-based residential institute in West Garfield Park, traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in Saturday’s voting rights march and rally. West Side ministers also attended the event, which marked the 58th anniversary of the historic March on Washington.
Chicago Park District
Watch a movie this week at La Follette Park
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“The Photograph” will be shown starting at dusk Aug. 24 at La Follette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave. Come to the free showing – but bring your mask!
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Back-to-school event Saturday
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Congressman Danny Davis’ annual back-to-school event starts at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 with a parade, followed by a book bag giveaway at noon at Columbus Park. Free health screenings and COVID testing also will be available,
Austin POWER 5K
Register now for Austin’s annual 5K
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Sign up today for next month’s 3.1-mile run/walk in Austin. After a year break because of COVID-19, the annual Austin P.O.W.E.R 5K is back. Registration is $35 per person for the Sept. 25th event.
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Public safety initiatives discussed at community briefing
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A virtual briefing on public safety and policing was held this week that covered the city’s newly passed civilian oversight ordinance and also touched on the alternate response model that calls for more involvement by mental health professionals.
AFSP
With suicide increasing among Blacks, help is available
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Nearly 45,000 Americans died by suicide last year – far more than were killed in car crashes or murdered. Mental health advocates urge everyone to pay attention to how their friends and loved ones are doing. Help is available from a variety of groups and by calling (800) 273-8255.
Father Michael Pfleger
Faith leaders call on elected officials to reconnect with communities
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Father Michael Pfleger called on elected officials to stop the finger pointing and reconnect with local residents to successfully fight Chicago’s gun violence.