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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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News

  • World-renowned conductor rehearses with local symphony in Austin

    The audience sat in silence as maestro Riccardo Muti controlled over 60 orchestra members with his hands. When he wanted the sound louder he would raise his hands; to get softer he lowered them; and in one motion he could stop the entire orchestra all at once.

  • Arts center celebrates Black youth with new mural 

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez Chicago artist Barrett Keithley stood with open arms before young elementary and middle school students from Catalyst Circle Rock last week. Behind him, glimpses of colorful patterns and musical notes caught the students’ eyes, awaiting to see Keithley’s work.

  • Still time to run or walk in Saturday’s 5K

    The eighth annual Austin P.O.W.E.R. 5K will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of Austin - at the corner of Chicago and Mayfield avenues. It's not too late to sign up; the cost is $45 per walker/runner.

  • Food delivery service for Austin residents with disabilities extended

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A city program that delivers food to people with disabilities in Austin has been extended six more months. The city pilot program, launched in February to improve food access for 100 people facing food insecurity, was given funding by the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

  • Diaster recovery centers open in Austin

    FEMA disaster recovery centers opened Aug. 29 in two Austin locations and two other sites in Cook County.

  • West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA

    Federal funding is now available to West Side residents and others living in Cook County who have been impacted by flooding that happened earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced this week. Austin residents are still recovering from record-setting rain and storms that caused devastating flooding in the Chicago area from June 29 to July 2.

  • Rep. Ford pushes overdose prevention sites for Chicago

    By Francia Garcia Hernandez A dozen medical experts, outreach workers and advocates joined state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford last week in his push to open a pilot overdose prevention site in Chicago, possibly on the West Side. Standing at the corner of West Van Buren Street and South Pulaski Road, one of many West Side areas with high overdose rates, Ford called for the public and lawmakers to support a bill that would allow the creation of overdose prevention sites in Chicago.

  • Free film and food!

  • New mural of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis unveiled at Safer Foundation

    A new 3,500-square-foot, 30-foot-high colorful representation of Congressman Danny Davis adorns the walls of the Safer Foundation building, 808 S. Kedzie Ave. in East Garfield Park.

  • Farmers market at Austin Town Hall kicks off

    Over 100 people stopped by Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., last Thursday for its first day of the 2023 season. Five vendors sold their products, with many more vendors expected in coming weeks; the market will operate on Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. through Oct.

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