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Austin’s quality-of-line plan to be unveiled Saturday

By AustinTalks | December 11, 2018

After years of work involving dozens of West Side residents, the spotlight will be on the plan from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. 15. The event – organized by Austin Coming Together – will be held at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.

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Advocates want better and more accurate portrayal of West Side

By Terry Dean | February 3, 2017

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

By Jessica Wenck | July 9, 2014

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

By Ellyn Fortino | July 5, 2012

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

By Sarah J. Pawlowski | April 11, 2012

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

By Serethea Reid | February 14, 2012

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

By Chinta Strausberg | January 30, 2012

The Minority Tax Certificate program fostered diversity in media by providing incentives that increased black ownership of radio and TV stations.

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