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Celebrate African-American culture tonight

By AustinTalks | February 22, 2017

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

By AustinTalks | February 7, 2017

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

By Terry Dean | December 28, 2016

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

By AustinTalks | November 28, 2016

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

By AustinTalks | November 3, 2016

Join in the conversation afterward, share your family’s story at the Nov. 7th event.

accountability

Mayor should act quickly on police accountability report

By Rev. Ira Acree | April 15, 2016

A longtime Austin pastor says Chicago’s Independent Police Review Authority should be disbanded immediately.

Community

Session aims to improve African Americans’ health

By AustinTalks | February 11, 2016

State Rep. La Shawn Ford and several groups are sponsoring the Feb. 13th event at Westside Health Authority, 4926 W. Chicago. Ave.

News

Chicago Police Department seeking more diverse workforce

By AustinTalks | November 4, 2015

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chief Garry McCarthy announced this week that applications for new officers are due Dec. 16, and the entrance exam will be given in February.

Opinion

I will keep their names on my lips

By John W. Fountain III | September 10, 2015

Columnist John W. Fountain III says he – and we – must continue to fight racial injustice.

News

West Side group celebrates 15 years of service

By Cara Ball | August 27, 2015

Sista’s of the Hood is raising scholarship funds for aspiring female journalists at a celebration tonight.

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