Community
Attend memorial service for crime victims
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All are welcome at the event, which will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at 647 N. Kedzie.
Nelson Mandela
Remember Nelson Mandela today
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The third annual street dedication will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.
News
Local black leaders honored Sunday for their love, support of community
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Sixteen were recognized by U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis and the Sankofa Safe Child Initiative in a festive event held at Christian Love Missionary Baptist Church.
News
Longtime Austin resident honored with street sign
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The corner of Congress Parkway and Leamington Avenue is now know as Lillian Drummond Parkway in honor of the 94-year-old social justice activist.
Opinion
What’s in a name?
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Austin business leader Malcolm Crawford challenges us to think about how to honor great African-American leaders in the community.
News
West Side engineers honored
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The students and recent graduates received cash awards from the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation of the Union League of Chicago.
News
Austin youth honored at community film festival
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Students from the Academy of Scholastic Achievement were recognized for their work, as were others from across the city.
Community
Austin Green Team to honor West Side heroes Saturday
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The 9:45 a.m. event is part of the group’s annual memorial brick ceremony.
News
Emanuel surprises Depriest Elementary Golden Apple Award winner
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First-grade teacher Monique Blakes was one of 10 educators throughout the state to receive the award recognizing outstanding performance.
Community
Nominate a Hero in the ‘Hood or Stop the Violence award candidate
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Applications are being accepted through March 7 for both youth and adult leaders who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.