Community
Middle and high schools invited to enter writing competition
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Columnist John W. Fountain III challenges us to think about the state of black America.
Opinion
Time to honor African-American history, but how?
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Austin businessman urges West Siders to recognize and honor one of their own.