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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.

Community

West Side residents to take part in Lake Shore Drive shutdown

By AustinTalks | July 31, 2018

Buses will leave Greater St. John Church, 1256 N. Waller, at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 2. Groups from across the city – including Violence Interrupters, the Coalition for a New Chicago, and The Leaders Network – will be meeting at 4 p.m. at Belmont and Lake Shore Drive.

Community

Does protesting really work?

By AustinTalks | February 24, 2017

The Chicago Action Alliance will host a panel discussion at Third Unitarian Church, 301 N. Mayfield, from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 25.

News

Schools, parks, libraries and churches will open their doors Friday to CPS students

By AustinTalks | March 30, 2016

Several West Side sites will be open April 1 when the Chicago Teachers Union has planned an all-day walkout.

Community

West Side elected officials react to Ferguson

By AustinTalks | November 25, 2014

State Rep. La Shawn Ford and U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis say relations between African-American communities and the police must improve, and there needs to be a true commitment to community policing.

Community

West Side residents protest charter school expansion

By AustinTalks | January 21, 2014

They question why the Chicago Board of Education is expected this week to approve more charters after four Austin public schools recently closed.

Community

Local pastors promote national “justice for Trayvon” vigil

By AustinTalks | July 19, 2013

Ministers urge all Chicagoans to attend the event noon Saturday at the Dirksen Federal Building.

Community

Some West Siders plan to fight school closings

By AustinTalks | May 28, 2013

The South Austin Community Coalition Council will hold a meeting Thursday night at Mandell United Methodist Church.

Community

First vote passed to give CPS more time to announce school changes

By AustinTalks | November 28, 2012

Despite protests by Chicagoans who travelled to Springfield to make their voices heard, the measure was approved by the Illinois House Executive Committee. The House and Senate will still have to vote before it can be signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn.

News

West Side protests U.S. Bank closing

By Nick Samuel | November 16, 2012

Its West Division branch is slated to close today, and leaders and members of the community say they’re angry representatives didn’t properly notify the community.

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