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Trayvon Martin

Laquan McDonald

What about the other Laquans?

By John W. Fountain III | October 7, 2018

Columnist John W. Fountain III urges us not to forget about Kalief Browder, Sandra Bland, Philando Castile, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The conviction on Friday of Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke in the shooting death of teen Laquan McDonald is no cause for celebration, Fountain writes.

Opinion

The battle between the forced migrant and illegal immigrant

By John W. Fountain III | June 29, 2018

As headlines about migrant children being separated from their families at the border continue to dominate the news, one truth remains evident: We are still numb to the plight of black lives, writes commentator John W. Fountain III.

Opinion

I will keep their names on my lips

By John W. Fountain III | September 10, 2015

Columnist John W. Fountain III says he – and we – must continue to fight racial injustice.

News

Austin teens respond to Obama’s call for action after Trayvon Martin verdict

By Katie Kather | July 29, 2013

They share their experiences and views on several issues, including being profiled, black-on-black crime and white privilege.

News

Chicagoans call for justice during Trayvon Martin vigil

By Tatiana Walk-Morris | July 23, 2013

West Side ministers urge West Siders to participate in next month’s reprise of MLK’s March on Washington.

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.

Opinion

A history merely repeating itself

By John W. Fountain III | July 16, 2013

The Trayvon Martin case doesn’t surprise, but it wounds, writes commentator John W. Fountain III.

Community

Healing Temple Head Start “Say No to Violence!” march Thursday

By AustinTalks | April 25, 2012

You can join the group at 10 a.m. tomorrow to show young people and the community your support to end violence.

Opinion

Wearing my hoodie has a different meaning and consequence

By John W. Fountain III | March 28, 2012

In the wake of Trayvon Martin’s killing, columnist John W. Fountain III writes about the crisis faced by young black men in America.

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