Community
A year in review: 2011 Education Reform Act
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West Side advocate Valerie Leonard looks back at the changes made by the act and talks to other activists about the reforms they think are needed for Chicago schools.
News
One family’s efforts to bring change
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While the owners of the Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center say operating their establishment is sometimes “taxing” on their entire family, they say they have seen its positive impact in Austin.
News
Art student creates Sweet Homes Chicago design competition poster
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The Illinois Institute of Art junior’s creation depicts communities working together to address foreclosure for the program that focuses on Austin as a model for change.
Community
Stand up for climate justice
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Community groups will unite on the West Side Wednesday for an unprecedented summit to mobilize Chicago neighborhoods against climate change.
News
Local youth direct a “community healing”
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The Jan. 28 event included motivational speeches and performances to celebrate the student’s efforts to address issues young people face.
News
Youth gear up for trip to Washington, D.C.
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Seven Chicago area teens will travel to the nation’s capital to advocate for changes in education policy as part of World Vision’s Youth Empowerment Project.
News
Three Austin groups win grants for youth empowerment projects
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The Strawberry Girls, Essie Little Folks Daycare and Because I Care Inc. have been awarded Cricket Community Voices grants.
Opinion
The change we need is local
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A local businessman urges Austin residents to decide what’s really important and get involved. Read Malcolm Crawford’s column, first published in the Austin Weekly News.