Opinion
Here’s how blacks can stay in Chicago
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Home ownership could be a key to keeping African Americans in Chicago, says state Rep. La Shawn Ford.
history
Commemorate international day for the abolition of slavery
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford, Quiwana Bell and the Good Neighbors Campaign will host an event 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at 5437 W. Division. Learn about slavery’s impact on black families 152 years after the 13th Amendment was ratified.
African-American
Austin site eyed for West Side history museum
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The West Side Historical Preservation Society is considering a location at Madison and Lavergne for a multi-purpose facility that will honor the area’s people and history.
African-American
Group pushing to open a mental health center in Austin
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Some question how existing clinics would be affected. West Side voters would have to approve a referendum raising property taxes to pay for the new facility.
African-American
Celebrate African-American culture tonight
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All those 3 and up are invited to the event, which will be held at Austin Town Hall from 6 to 8 p.m.
Community
Free showing Feb. 8th of a film about the Great Migration
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The public is invited to the see the documentary “Heading West: A History of African Americans on Chicago’s West Side” and participate in a post-screening discussion at Garfield Park Conservatory.
public art display
Public artwork destined for bus turnaround at Austin and Chicago
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The Chicago Transit Authority hired New York Shinique Smith to complete the $200,000 project.
African-American
Public invited to screening of documentary about African Americans on Chicago’s West Side
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Call now to reserve tickets for the Dec. 2nd event, which will include time for attendees to share their own family stories.
Community
Free screening of film celebrating African Americans on West Side
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Join in the conversation afterward, share your family’s story at the Nov. 7th event.
accountability
Mayor should act quickly on police accountability report
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A longtime Austin pastor says Chicago’s Independent Police Review Authority should be disbanded immediately.