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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.
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.
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.
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.
The free show will take place at Austin Town Hall Aug. 20 and 21.
Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jesse Sharkey highlights nationwide programs that address poverty and violence while engaging students and parents.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford urges the governor to establish a commission to create a plan to address poverty.
Columnist John Fountain III writes about the deeper issues behind the violence plaguing the city.
The Feb. 25 presentation explored how health is affected by racial identity, poverty and advertising.
They say CPS left the community out of the process and the decision is not in students’ best interest.