Austin
Advocates want better and more accurate portrayal of West Side
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The media needs to do a better job of showing Austin in its true light, and residents should use social media to tell their own stories, say Dwayne Truss and Terry Redmond.
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The West Side Writing Project moves to Austin
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Middle and high school students are welcome to participate this summer in the 7-year-old program.
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Media, advocates discuss reporting of youth violence
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The June 28 meeting at Columbia College Chicago, sponsored by the Community Media Workshop, brought together journalists with youth and members from organizations to promote awareness and discuss ways to improve reporting the issues.
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Public waits for information about candidates running for LSC positions
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AustinTalks and others have requested basic information from CPS, but recent changes may mean all the information won’t be made public in time for elections next week.
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Police response slow in Austin compared to Near North neighborhoods
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Data showing inequities in the number of police dispatched prompted a lawsuit against the city, but residents have not seen improvements.
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The Rev. Ira Acree calls for restoration of law that would help report black missing children
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The Minority Tax Certificate program fostered diversity in media by providing incentives that increased black ownership of radio and TV stations.