juneteenth
Juneteenth celebration kicks off this weekend
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Veterans and victims of gun violence will be honored Saturday at the Golden Dome Field House, followed by three days of activities the following weekend.
Community
Watch and discuss the movie “13th” with state Rep. Camille Lilly
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Seventeen-year-olds and almost 17-year-olds are invited to view the Netflix documentary – which analyzes the criminalization of African Americans and the prison boom – from noon to 3:30 p.m. June 23 at By the Hand, 415 N. Laramie.
Community
Middle and high schools invited to enter writing competition
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The Chicago Police Department’s 15th District community policing is sponsoring the event; the deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Feb. 28th.
Community
Attend tonight’s town hall meeting on reparations
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford is sponsoring the event at Malcolm X College from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
News
Eight church members honored for their service
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Congressman Danny Davis organized the annual event, which also highlighted civil rights leaders of the past.
Opinion
Time to honor African-American history, but how?
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Austin businessman urges West Siders to recognize and honor one of their own.
Opinion
Congressman Davis backs state lawmakers’ vote on mandatory minimum bill
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The earliest the legislation could be considered by the Illinois General Assembly is in January.
Opinion
Summer cycle of death continues
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Columnist John Fountain III writes about the deeper issues behind the violence plaguing the city.
News
Decline in West Side’s population could mean drop in political power
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Attend free redistricting workshops this week and next to learn more about the process and how it will affect you. An Illinois Senate redistricting committee will hold another hearing later today.
Opinion
The problem with the 21st Century is still the color line
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Commentator John W. Fountain III shares his thoughts on Black History Month.