Community
Bike for peace this weekend in Austin
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Join the community ride for peace. Meet at Bethel New Life, 4950 S. Thomas, at 9 a.m. Aug. 6. The ride will begin at 10 a.m. All ages are welcome. Water and snacks will be provided.
anti-violence
Advocates say killing of children must stop
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The Austin Peoples Action Center hosted a rally Friday that featured George Floyd’s brother Po Floyd and former NBA player Stephen Jackson, who called for Blacks to come together and stop the violence. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $5 million in anti-violence funding at the event.
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Chicago violence, solutions come to life on stage
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The theater group Collaboraction performed its “Crime Scene: Breathe Life” play recently at Austin Town Hall.
Community
March for peace Friday night
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Build Inc. is sponsoring the 2-hour event, which starts at 7 p.m.
Community
Healing Temple Head Start “Say No to Violence!” march Thursday
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You can join the group at 10 a.m. tomorrow to show young people and the community your support to end violence.
Community
Anti-violence march and resource fair Saturday
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The April 21 event, hosted by Ald. Deborah Graham and the 15th District Chicago Police Department, will begin at 10 a.m. at the corner of Laramie Avenue and Adams Street
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Neighborhood Recovery Initative: Progress made, but work still needed
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The violence prevention program held an advocacy luncheon Wednesday, with students, residents and community leaders, to reflect on its first year working with Austin youth.
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Austin Head Start kids march against violence
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Wearing T-shirts that said “Don’t shoot” and “I want to grow up, live, love, laugh,” dozens of young children took to the streets Thursday.
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First of four state-funded anti-violence programs to begin soon
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Meetings are being held this week for applicants interested in working for Mentoring Plus Jobs.