Opinion
Who gets to say that?
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Rasheena Fountain writes about being black today and her thoughts on the use of a long-debated word.
Opinion
At least Tyler Perry would have made me laugh
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That’s what one of our dueling critics thought of Jumping the Broom. The other movie goer had a different view. What did you think?
Opinion
It’s not easy being young and black in Oak Park
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One woman shares her thoughts about how her friend, a youth, black youth from Austin, has been treated. This piece was originally published in the Wednesday Journal.
Opinion
The problem with the 21st Century is still the color line
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Commentator John W. Fountain III shares his thoughts on Black History Month.
News
New movie highlights foreclosure epidemic
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Filmmaker David Schechter and others discussed “Plunder: The Crime of Our Time” at its premier held earlier this month at Columbia College Chicago.
News
Teen moms will have another place to go
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A New Moms Inc. facility is set to open in the spring at 5327 W. Chicago Ave. State officials have applied for federal money to provide comprehensive sex education.
News
Austin youth dive right in
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More than a dozen Austin high school students will complete this week a 10-week swim program held at Austin Town Hall.
Opinion
For Colored Girls portrays life in Austin – and many other places
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Commentator Vee L. Harrison offers her thoughts and the views of other West Side women on Tyler Perry’s latest movie.
News
Coalition picks Congressman Danny Davis as “consensus” candidate
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The 7th District congressman who easily won reelection Nov. 2nd received the backing of the recently created Chicago Coalition for Mayor Saturday after private meetings and much back and forth.
Opinion
Chicago’s next mayor has to be free of special interests
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How important will race be for Chicagoans as they choose the city’s next mayor? Read what one Austin resident has been hearing.