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banking

Push for West Side credit union continues

By Jordyn Harrison | October 13, 2021

West Side faith and community leaders have raised $43,850 of $150,000 seed money needed to get a match from philanthropic groups. The Leaders Network is asking others to join the founders circle and commit to making a $5,000 contribution.

CPD

West Side ministers call on politicians – and each other – to do more to end gun violence

By Zach Cunning | July 10, 2021

Faith leaders gathered Thursday to call on everyone, including elected officials, to do more in fighting gun violence after a violent holiday weekend. More than 100 people were shot, at least 20 fatally. A community meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. July 10 at New Mount Pilgrim MB Church, 4301 W. Washington Blvd.

reconciliation

West Side ministers call out Rev. Franklin Graham for silence on Black church desecrations

By AustinTalks | December 20, 2020

Black Lives Matters banners at two historical black churches were destroyed last weekend in the nation’s capital after a pro-Trump rally. Faith leaders – including Revs. Ira Acree and Marshall Hatch – want Rev. Graham, a Trump supporter, to condemn these actions. Clergy from Chicago will travel to Washington, D.C., next month to push for healing and reconciliation just days before Joe Biden becomes the 46th president.

Austin

Community remembers teenager Elijah Sims

By Zach Cunning | August 31, 2020

A couple dozen people gathered Sunday to remember teenager Elijah Sims, who was killed four years ago, and to call for better witness protection. His case remains unsolved.

Austin

Austin pastor calls on Trump to visit Chicago

By AustinTalks | February 8, 2017

Rev. Ira Acree wants the president to come to the West Side and provide the resources and support needed to make all neighborhoods safe and prosperous.

BUILD

“Endangered population” tour comes to Austin tonight

By AustinTalks | September 20, 2016

Share your thoughts on what needs to be done to strengthen the West Side and other communities of color.

Alan Taylor

Building bridges between Chicago’s West Side and Oak Park

By AustinTalks | February 8, 2016

The senior minister of Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation urges residents living on both sides of Austin Boulevard to come together.

News

A day to give thanks

By Terry Dean | November 26, 2015

Greater St. John Bible Church’s Thanksgiving dinner tradition preserves soul food heritage each year.

News

West Side leaders call for calm with release of police shooting video

By Terry Dean | November 24, 2015

Elected officials, clergy urge residents to peacefully protest and avoid violence after they see the footage of Laquan McDonald’s death.

Community

Austin church honors two local business owners Sunday

By AustinTalks | February 7, 2015

Malcolm Crawford and Charmaine Rickette will be recognized as Greater St. John Bible celebrates its pastor’s 50th birthday.

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