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No response from Ald. Mitts to debate request

By Reema Amin | January 16, 2015

The longtime alderman faces three challengers in the Feb. 24 city election.

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Local NAACP chapter pushes for criminal justice reforms

By AustinTalks | February 27, 2014

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

Rev. Ira Acree wants to be next NAACP president

By Reema Amin | September 23, 2013

The longtime pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church has started an online petition seeking support in his quest to replace Benjamin Jealous.

News

NAACP holds first primary election candidate forum

By Ellyn Fortino | February 15, 2012

The event gave residents the opportunity to learn more about those running for Cook County positions that will be on the March 20 ballot.

News

Elected officials, activists working to revise state’s criminal record law

By Ellyn Fortino | January 31, 2012

They say amending the Illinois expungement and sealing law could give reformed offenders a fair chance at obtaining jobs and housing.

News

Austin residents attend education conference

By Ashlee Rezin | November 17, 2011

The event, sponsored by the Better Government Association and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, featured several workshops for parents.

News

Freedom Rider tells group history must not be forgotten

By Patrick Smith | September 14, 2011

Thomas Armstrong III shared his story as a civil rights worker at a West Side barber shop, part of a monthly Cafe’ Society-hosted discussion.

News

Jabs, jeers take center stage at 28th Ward forum

By Sarah Ostman | February 11, 2011

The three candidates along with two others who’ve been knocked off the Feb. 22nd ballot answered questions Wednesday night.

News

29th Ward candidates weigh in during NAACP forum

By Deborah Kadin | February 10, 2011

Four of the eight people on this month’s ballot offered their views Tuesday night on a variety of issues.

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