Opinion
Not just for colored girls
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Black men hurt, too, even those who haven’t suffered abuse, writes commentator John W. Fountain III. See what else he has to say about the movie.
Opinion
For Colored Girls portrays life in Austin – and many other places
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Commentator Vee L. Harrison offers her thoughts and the views of other West Side women on Tyler Perry’s latest movie.
Opinion
The West Side is all over the news
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Longtime organizer Bob Vondrasek will be honored this weekend for his three decades of work in Austin. And Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell wonders why people won’t rally behind U.S. Rep. Danny Davis for mayor.
Opinion
Midterm elections show just how far we have to go
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Find out what AustinTalks commentator John W. Fountain III plans to do when he steps into the voting booth Tuesday.
Opinion
Will the West Side be part of the “new Chicago?”
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Rev. Marshall Hatch writes in this week’s Austin Weekly News that residents must get involved and demand much from Chicago’s next mayor.
Opinion
Chicago’s next mayor has to be free of special interests
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How important will race be for Chicagoans as they choose the city’s next mayor? Read what one Austin resident has been hearing.
Opinion
Now’s the time to pay attention
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Commentator Arlene Jones urges West Siders to carefully vet candidates running for city council and mayor.
Opinion
The music kids are listening to today
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The lyrics may upset the older generations, but commentator John W. Fountain III says people should be more concerned with the conditions today’s youth face.
Opinion
A letter of hope as the school year begins
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Commentator John W. Fountain III offers words of encouragement for students as a new school year begins.
Opinion
Columnist seemed more cynical than sarcastic
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Here’s a different view on the Chicago police meeting with gang members.