News
Annie Bell Fragrances nets $1,000 in 2 hours of black economic empowerment rally
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It’s the third such event sponsored by the Austin African American Business Networking Association.
Community
Open house for those interested in manufacturing jobs
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The Austin Workforce Collaborative will host the event Sept. 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. at 231 N. Pine St.
News
Business owners support one of their own
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Customers flocked to Lake Street and Pulaski Road last weekend to support the owners of a Subway shop that opened in November.
News
Minimum wage hike could impact many in Austin
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The Illinois Senate will hold a hearing March 5 to consider legislation that would increase the hourly pay from $8.25 to $10 by July 1, 2016.
Opinion
Local NAACP chapter pushes for criminal justice reforms
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The local branch urges everyone to get involved in the fight for economic and social justice. These issues will be discussed at a conference in April and at local meetings the first Saturday of every month.
News
High school’s performance called into question
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The Chicago Tribune published an in-depth story in Tuesday’s editions about Austin Polytechnical Academy.
Business
Couple buys Subway franchise on West Side to inspire change
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The grand opening for the eatery, at the corner of Pulaski Road and Lake Street, will be some time in February.
Opinion
It’s time for African-American businessmen and women to speak up
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Otherwise, the rest of the community won’t know what we’re doing – and the important role we play, writes one Austin business operator.
News
Austin residents keep hope alive despite violence
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Homicides continue to plague the community, leaving many to wonder what’s being done to make the West Side safer.
Opinion
Despite challenges, the Austin community will prevail
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There are a lot of successes that need to be celebrated, writes longtime resident Dwayne Truss.