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Local group wants your help in preserving Chicago’s Black history

By Shelby E. Hawkins | February 16, 2021

The Black Metropolis Research Consortium is conducting a survey to understand what Black Chicagoans are interested in archiving from their history. “Generations from now our great, great, great grandchildren will be able to tell our stories accurately because we did the work of preserving them right now,” said community engagement archivist Tanya Calvin.

art

Statue of Aretha Franklin unveiled in Austin

By Anupika Khare | March 3, 2019

The statue, created by Austin artist Keith Brownlee, is located at 4922 W. Chicago Ave. It was unveiled Thursday, the last day of Black History Month.

Opinion

Contribution of Slaves, Wakanda and Black History Month

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | March 1, 2018

State Rep. La Shawn Ford shares his view on how what happened centuries ago to African Americans still affects the country today.

Community

Westside Health Authority presents its annual black history celebration

By AustinTalks | February 14, 2017

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

By Terry Dean | February 1, 2017

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.

award

Special award ceremony set for Sunday

By AustinTalks | February 6, 2016

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

By Cara Ball | March 8, 2015

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

Community

Celebrate black history Thursday night

By AustinTalks | February 25, 2015

Westside Health Authority is hosting the 5 p.m. event at 5437 W. Division St.

poetry

African-American history should be studied all year long

By Maya Lian Turner | February 26, 2012

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

By Patrick Smith | February 21, 2011

Melvin Knazze credits the legendary flight cadets with paving the way for his Navy career.

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