News
Anti-violence forum just in time for spring break
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Parents and community members learn tips on how to keep youth safe when they’re out of school.
Community
March against violence planned for next week
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Join Healing Temple Head Start and others who want to show young people the community cares about them at the April 14th event.
Community
Anti-violence prayer gathering planned for March
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The event, sponsored by two Christian Science churches, will feature Ron Ballard.
News
Douglass principal speaks out about her future
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Debra Crump says the Austin high school has faced many challenges but not received the support it needed from top brass at Chicago Public Schools.
News
March against violence challenges community to fight back
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Dozens of people, including several female political officials, participated in a one-mile march in Austin over the weekend.
Opinion
Birthdays are becoming even more special
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Chicago’s violence warrants a deeper celebration of birthdays because some of youth have celebrated their last, writes commentator John W. Fountain III.
Community
St. Angela students win national recognition
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Two students share their personal stories about violence and place in the top 10 out of 1,300-some essay writers.
Opinion
Send in the troops
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With police officers the intended targets of criminals and the department stretched thin, John W. Fountain III revisits a suggestion made by an Austin politician.
News
Prayer and community celebrated at praise rally
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Scores of West Side residents turned out last week to celebrate the end of a month-long campaign to pray on 100 corners throughout Austin. Watch the celebration.
News
Tonight in Austin the circles of prayer continue
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More than 700 people gathered on 81 corners last Wednesday night. Organizers of the month-long, anti-crime event hope to beat the record tonight, when West Side residents gather again from 6 to 7 p.m.