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West Side minister urges youth to follow in MLK’s footsteps

By AustinTalks | January 17, 2022

Rev. Ira Acree urged Providence St. Mel students to take action in the tradition of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor him by becoming activists in your community, the Austin pastor said. Also Monday, state Rep. La Shawn Ford met with young detainees at the Cook County Jail.

civil rights

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By AustinTalks | January 16, 2022

Celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader by participating in a virtual discussion Monday at 5:30 p.m. The discussion will be led by Congressman Danny K. Davis.

Austin

Teen Elijah Sims remembered five years after his death

By Suzanne McBride | September 1, 2021

About 50 people remembered the teen on the eve of what would have been his 22nd birthday. This year, the teen’s mother, Sharita Galloway, honored his memory by dedicating a towering tree next to the swimming pool at Rehm Pool in Oak Park.

parks

West siders push to change Columbus Park’s name

By Shelby E. Hawkins | October 4, 2020

Three women have started an online petition to rename 135-acre park in Austin. They hope to soon have a name to recommend to the Chicago Park District, which has the power to make the change. Columbus Park was named a National Historic Landmark in 2003. If the park board approves a name change for Columbus Park, it would be the second – after the renaming of Douglass Park after abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

death

Coronavirus victim Adrew Betts remembered

By Mateusz Janik | April 10, 2020

Longtime Austin resident, lover of barbecue and community leader Adrew Betts has died from complications of the coronavirus. The longtime member of Greater St. John Bible Church leaves behind three children, six grandchildren and many friends.

Kobe Bryant

How we can honor Kobe Bryant

By Daryl Satcher | February 26, 2020

Daryl Satcher shares his feelings about the NBA great’s time here on earth and his legacy after dying in a helicopter crash last month. His 13-year-old daughter Gigi was also killed in the crash.

Mildred Wiley

Austin has lost a fierce and loyal champion

By AustinTalks | April 3, 2019

Services for Mildred Wiley, community leader and founding chairwoman of Austin Coming Together’s board of directors, will be held April 6 at Bethel New Life, 1140 N. Lamon.

Opinion

Stubborn politicians have gotten too comfortable

By John W. Fountain III | November 3, 2018

Columnist John W. Fountain III urges long-time elected officials to step aside and allow the next generation of leaders to tackle the hard work of improving life on the West Side.

Community

Local church puts spotlight on activist Paul Robeson

By AustinTalks | August 5, 2016

Mark Rogovin and Jason Ware will discuss the athlete and actor’s legacy. All are welcome 10 a.m. Aug. 7 at Third Unitarian in Austin.

Community

Continue the legacy of MLK by registering to vote Saturday

By AustinTalks | January 14, 2016

There will also be a job resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 16 at Amundsen Park, 6200 W. Bloomingdale.

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