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.
Opinion
This ain’t magic
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One longtime Austin resident celebrates the fact that five young men in his family have graduated from college and extols others to not let their children succumb to the bigotry of low expectations.
Austin Town Hall Center
Civil rights play well received at Austin Town Hall
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Audience members were reminded that the quest for equality continues as they watched earlier this month the performance “Of Quiet Birds.”
1963 Voting Rights Act
The right to vote takes center stage at Austin Town Hall
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West Side residents recall how long and hard African-Americans battled for their rights at the polling place and urged others to keep up the fight.
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.
Community
Support a local black-owned business
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Stop by Bitoy’s Sweet Treats, 5957 W. Chicago Ave., at 1 p.m. Aug. 15.
Opinion
This isn’t the African-American dream
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Racism persists and is a problem for everyone, not just blacks, writes columnist John W. Fountain III.
News
Local residents support another black-owned business
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The Black Economic Empower Rally (BEER) focused its attention last weekend on the clothing store Second Time The Charm Boutique.
Opinion
The future is now
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Local leader urges African Americans to continue to support black-owned businesses in the community.