Strides for Peace
Race against gun violence to be held in Grant Park June 1
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Hundreds of participants are expected to walk, run or otherwise take part in the fourth annual event being held on the eve of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Community
Help fight the stigma of mental illness
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State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, Riveredge Hospital and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. are sponsoring the April 8 event.
Community
Community session set for Saturday
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The free event will be held 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at Kingdom Word Church, 4339 W. Division St.
News
West Siders to take part in AIDS walk/run
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It’s not too late to register for Sunday’s event at Grant Park.
Opinion
Mental illness is just one bone in black community’s closet
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Columnist John Fountain III brings awareness to depression and suicide, which he said African-Americans often don’t discuss.
Community
Cancer awareness and life enrichment workshop Saturday
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The 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 event will be held at the Greater St. John Bible Church, 1256 N. Waller Ave. Organizers ask that children not attend.
Community
Donate a purse to support domestic violence victims
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The 15th District Police CAPS is collecting gently used purses until Oct. 3.
News
Media, advocates discuss reporting of youth violence
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The June 28 meeting at Columbia College Chicago, sponsored by the Community Media Workshop, brought together journalists with youth and members from organizations to promote awareness and discuss ways to improve reporting the issues.
News
Rep. Camille Lilly goes red for heart health; announces free cooking class
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The Feb. 24 event at Loretto Hospital will feature heart healthy recipes for women.
News
Community group works to end HIV/AIDS stigma
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Members focus on awareness and prevention education, and promote public services available to those living with the illness.