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Strides for Peace

Race against gun violence to be held in Grant Park June 1

By Xueer Zhang | May 31, 2017

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

By AustinTalks | March 31, 2015

State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, Riveredge Hospital and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. are sponsoring the April 8 event.

Community

Community session set for Saturday

By AustinTalks | October 24, 2014

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

By Jessica Wenck | September 12, 2014

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

By John W. Fountain III | December 5, 2012

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

By AustinTalks | October 25, 2012

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

By AustinTalks | September 28, 2012

The 15th District Police CAPS is collecting gently used purses until Oct. 3.

News

Media, advocates discuss reporting of youth violence

By Ellyn Fortino | July 5, 2012

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

By Ellyn Fortino | February 15, 2012

The Feb. 24 event at Loretto Hospital will feature heart healthy recipes for women.

News

Community group works to end HIV/AIDS stigma

By Ellyn Fortino | November 28, 2011

Members focus on awareness and prevention education, and promote public services available to those living with the illness.

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