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Stand up for peace this month in Austin

The 100 Blocks, 100 Churches campaign against violence continues on Wednesday nights through the end of July.

About 40 people participated in the walk down Madison Street.

It’s one of several farmers markets that have started on the West Side.

West Sider Renna Thomas wants fellow residents to demand more of elected officials.

Members hope its community involvement will continue to grow as Rev. Brian Covell’s tenure ends. Jennifer Nordstrom will take over in August.

Fatherhood and the criminal justice system were among the issues discussed at a day-long event held at Malcolm X College on Saturday.

The art they created as part of the Changing Worlds program can be seen at 55 E. Monroe St. through June 26.

Thirty-year-old Amara Enyia is challenging Rahm Emanuel in a campaign she hopes puts the focus on uniting neighborhoods across the city.

The Daily Whale web site recently sat down with Ald. Deborah Graham (29th) to discuss her tenure on the Chicago City Council.

The Austin African American Business Networking Association (AAABNA) hosts the three-day-event that starts Friday at 3 p.m.