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Anti-violence event Saturday

By AustinTalks | April 23, 2015

Anyone who’s lost a loved one to violence on the streets of Chicago is invited to an event April 25th.

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Youth plea for end to violence

By T.J. Kremer III | December 8, 2014

Students at Austin’s Banner Academy held a press conference Friday to push for peace.

Community

Church to lead prayer and peace march tonight

By AustinTalks | August 7, 2013

Everyone is invited every Wednesday night in August to march and pray for the safety of the community.

Community

Community calls on West Side Walmart to support Obama’s gun control initiative

By AustinTalks | January 18, 2013

Residents and community groups will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday in front of the West Side Walmart, 4650 W. North Ave.

News

Austin views award-winning documentary “The Interrupters”

By Vee L. Harrison | March 14, 2012

The March 5 screening at Austin Town Hall brought residents and activists together with a mission to prevent violence and save lives.

News

Protest held outside Austin woman’s house after police visit

By Kelsey Duckett | June 26, 2010

Protesters say the Chicago Police Department mishandled the serving of a search warrant at the home of a disabled woman. But police defend their actions, saying they seized guns and narcotics.

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