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Community

Middle and high schools invited to enter writing competition

By AustinTalks | February 26, 2017

The Chicago Police Department’s 15th District community policing is sponsoring the event; the deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Feb. 28th.

African-American

Celebrate African-American culture tonight

By AustinTalks | February 22, 2017

All those 3 and up are invited to the event, which will be held at Austin Town Hall from 6 to 8 p.m.

Community

Take part in restorative justice symposium Feb. 11

By AustinTalks | February 9, 2017

All are invited to participate in the event, moderated by Vera Davis and presented by Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin and BUILD.

Community

Notable Chicagoans to be celebrated in Austin

By AustinTalks | February 23, 2016

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin will honor three local leaders and the Illinois Civil Liberties Union Feb. 27 at the Columbus Park Refectory.

Community

Session aims to improve African Americans’ health

By AustinTalks | February 11, 2016

State Rep. La Shawn Ford and several groups are sponsoring the Feb. 13th event at Westside Health Authority, 4926 W. Chicago. Ave.

black history month

African-American performer to appear at Austin church

By AustinTalks | February 10, 2016

Mama Kemba will assume the persona of a former slave at Third Unitarian’s annual black history lunch to raise money for the decades-old scholarship fund.

News

Local black leaders honored Sunday for their love, support of community

By Ramona Meadors | February 9, 2016

Sixteen were recognized by U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis and the Sankofa Safe Child Initiative in a festive event held at Christian Love Missionary Baptist Church.

News

Eight church members honored for their service

By Cara Ball | March 8, 2015

Congressman Danny Davis organized the annual event, which also highlighted civil rights leaders of the past.

Opinion

Either we are all equal or ain’t none of us free

By John W. Fountain III | February 18, 2015

Columnist John W. Fountain III challenges us to think about the state of black America.

Opinion

Time to honor African-American history, but how?

By Malcolm Crawford | February 12, 2014

Austin businessman urges West Siders to recognize and honor one of their own.

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