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Eric Michael Dyson

The country’s first African-American president hasn’t done enough to fight racism, says a well-known black author

By Ramona Meadors | April 28, 2016

In a speech at an Austin church last weekend, Eric Michael Dyson urged Obama to do more to help black Americans in the final months of his presidency.

Opinion

Should pastors get involved in politics?

By Valerie Leonard | October 30, 2014

Ministers must be careful, or they risk getting their churches in trouble with the IRS and hurting their community, writes West Side advocate Valerie Leonard.

Opinion

A goodbye to James Deanes

By Dwayne Truss | June 12, 2014

West Sider Dwayne Truss remembers his mentor and civic father.

News

West Side loses advocate for education

By Keyanna Johnson | June 8, 2014

Visitation will be held June 9 for James Deanes, who died last week. His funeral will be Tuesday.

News

Youth organizations demand alternatives to juvenile detention centers

By Nick Samuel | November 27, 2012

Elected officials joined the advocates at the Nov. 19 meeting at La Follette Park Field House to hear about the benefits of mentoring and youth councils.

Opinion

West Side teacher demands change in Chicago’s schools

By Brandon Johnson | November 15, 2012

Austin resident, parent and teacher Brandon Johnson reflects on a recent incident in the lunchroom at a South Side school, which he says is an indication of a larger problem.

Opinion

Fuzzy math? Austin advocate questions draft guidelines for school actions

By Dwayne Truss | November 2, 2012

Dwayne Truss says the numbers CPS used to determine West Side schools’ space utilization do not add up, and the figures favor more funding for white students, less for African-Americans.

News

Austin residents encourage unity to revive community

By Sarah J. Pawlowski | October 8, 2012

Local leaders and advocates talk about solutions to the problems behind the violence plaguing the West Side. Some say building hope – like youth centers and community gardens – is a step toward finding peace.

News

Media, advocates discuss reporting of youth violence

By Ellyn Fortino | July 5, 2012

The June 28 meeting at Columbia College Chicago, sponsored by the Community Media Workshop, brought together journalists with youth and members from organizations to promote awareness and discuss ways to improve reporting the issues.

Community

“So You Think You Can’t Dance” at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Sunday

By AustinTalks | April 28, 2012

Tomorrow’s free event, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., will feature Alana Hodges Smith (Wallace), disability advocate, multi-award winner, and founder and artistic director of Chicago’s Dance>Detour.

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