The seven year striving of a black male social worker
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A West Side native evaluates his journey of life and learning that he’s undertaken as a black social worker.
Opinion
A different world than where we come from
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Since the dawn of the civil war, blacks have psychologically struggled with identity, and they do not have a unified opinion of their experiences in America, writes columnist John W. Fountain III.
Opinion
Contribution of Slaves, Wakanda and Black History Month
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford shares his view on how what happened centuries ago to African Americans still affects the country today.
African-American male
Conference puts spotlight on black men, boys
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The “State of the African American Male (SAAM)” conference, slated for Sept. 8 and 8 at University of Illinois at Chicago, feature a resource fair and workshops on issues including violence, jobs and poverty.
Crime
Multi-million dollar federal grant awarded to Safer Foundation to help ex-offenders
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The West Side nonprofit is among 32 groups nationwide receiving money from the U.S. Department of Labor to continue to provide job training and other services to former inmates looking for a job.
violence
Austin congressman says reducing poverty best way to reduce violence
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In a speech at the City Club, U.S. Rep. Danny Davis also thanked the audience for their support after the recent and unexpected death of his son.
Danny Davis
Dozens of black politicians demand more investment in “endangered” neighborhoods
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Monday’s push for more local, state and federal funding comes just a few days after Austin Congressman Danny K. Davis’ teenage grandson was buried. He is one of the 700-some people killed in Chicago so far this year.
Community
Collaboraction brings its “crime scene” performance to West Side
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The free show will take place at Austin Town Hall Aug. 20 and 21.
Opinion
Poverty, violence contribute to Chicago’s education gap
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Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jesse Sharkey highlights nationwide programs that address poverty and violence while engaging students and parents.
Opinion
It’s time for change in 2013
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford urges the governor to establish a commission to create a plan to address poverty.