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Celebrate the opening of another Black-owned business in Austin
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Stop by the grand opening of Two Sisters Catering and Restaurant, 4800 W. Chicago Ave., on April 30 or May 1 from 12 to 6 p.m.
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‘Everyday Activists’ exhibit debuts in Oak Park next week
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The portrait and interview collection opens May 4th at the Oak Park Art League. The exhibit, which celebrates the work of West Side activists, ends May 26th. There will be a reception May 14th and an online panel discussion May 20th. There are plans for the exhibit to be featured in Austin this summer.
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Business leaders get update on development of former Laramie State Bank building
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Austin United Alliance, the group the city of Chicago recently picked to develop the former bank building at the corner of Laramie and Chicago, briefed members of the Austin African American Business Networking Association about the nearly $40 million project.
Community
Sign up today to get COVID-19 shots in Austin
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There are appointments available for Austin residents to be vaccinated at The Loretto Hospital. Sign up online or call (312) 746-4835. You don’t need to have insurance or a government ID required, but proof of address is required.
Derek Chauvin
Verdict in Minnesota just the first step in ensuring justice for all, state lawmaker says
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Rep. La Shawn Ford says there’s so much more that needs to be done to address systemic and racist failures of policing in the United States.
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West Side faith leaders urge lengthy sentence for Derek Chauvin
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The Leaders Network says “we must remain vigilant for justice” until Chauvin, the former Minnesota police officer convicted Tuesday of killing George Floyd, is sentenced. David Cherry, Rev. Ira Acree, Rev. Cy Fields and Rev. Marshall Hatch say it won’t be until June whether we know if there has been true justice in this case.
After School Matters
Austin teen making an impact through art
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Austin teen Tyshaun Zollicoffer, who’s in the After School Matters art program, is inspiring others with his creativity. Zollicoffer, president of Senn High School’s Black Student Union, plans to attend college in New York City.
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Resources available to fight opioid use, reduce drug overdoses
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The West Side Heroin and Opioid Task Force offers training each month to help reduce the record number of overdose deaths.
Community
West Side women to be honored for their work, devotion to community
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Twenty-five Chicago women will be honored Saturday, April 17th at the West Side Women of Wisdom & Inspiration Awards event. The in-person event will be held at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.
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Teens, young adults encouraged to apply for summer jobs
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The city’s One Summer Chicago program is accepting applications from teens and young adults ages 14 to 24. Government institutions, community groups and local companies will be offering more than 20,000 employment and internship opportunities.