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Black social workers

The seven year striving of a black male social worker

By John W. Fountain III | March 19, 2020

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

By John W. Fountain III | September 14, 2019

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

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | March 1, 2018

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

By Terry Dean | September 1, 2017

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

By Terry Dean | July 26, 2017

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

By Suzanne McBride | April 14, 2017

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

By AustinTalks | November 29, 2016

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

By AustinTalks | August 20, 2015

The free show will take place at Austin Town Hall Aug. 20 and 21.

Opinion

Poverty, violence contribute to Chicago’s education gap

By Jesse Sharkey | January 21, 2013

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

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | January 2, 2013

State Rep. La Shawn Ford urges the governor to establish a commission to create a plan to address poverty.

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