Community
Westside Health Authority presents its annual black history celebration
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It will be an open mic talent showcase from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at 5437 W. Division St.
Austin Boulevard
New book sheds light on black history on Chicago’s West Side
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Recent resident Jeff Ferdinand has self-published “Austin Boulevard: The Invisible Line between Two Worlds,” which will be discussed later this month at a local library.
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Special award ceremony set for Sunday
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Congressman Danny Davis and the Sankofa Safe Child Initiative will honor several “heroes” at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 7th at Christian Love M.B. Church, 535 N. Spaulding Ave.
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.
Community
Celebrate black history Thursday night
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Westside Health Authority is hosting the 5 p.m. event at 5437 W. Division St.
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African-American history should be studied all year long
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West Sider Terrell Brockington shares a poem his daughter wrote years ago about this important issue.
News
Chicago pilot brings history of Tuskegee Airmen to Austin
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Melvin Knazze credits the legendary flight cadets with paving the way for his Navy career.