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Westside Ministers Coalition

internet safety

Former Chicago Bear announces online program to protect kids, elders

By Terry Dean | April 11, 2017

Hall of Famer Richard Dent visited Austin to launch internet safety technology that will pilot at Plato Academy this spring.

black health

Rep. Davis promotes National Minority Health Month with four community events

By Terry Dean | April 10, 2017

The Austin congressman’s office will highlight health disparities in communities of color during April.

Community

Something good happened in Austin

By Malcolm Crawford | March 24, 2014

West Side residents celebrate the grand opening of the expansion of Betty’s Daycare Academy.

Community

Event offers students workshops over spring break

By AustinTalks | March 25, 2013

The Westside Ministers Coalition-organized program brings a weeklong event to Austin-area youth.

News

Rev. Flowers laid to rest

By Patrick Smith | December 18, 2012

State Rep. La Shawn Ford, Rev. Ira Acree and others mourn the lost of the longtime West Side leader.

News

Small business boot camp held last weekend

By Ashlee Rezin | December 9, 2011

Tips on how to attract investment and continue to grow were shared, and financial institutions were on hand, too.

News

Activists, young people discuss reform at juvenile justice forum

By Sarah Ostman | November 1, 2011

Many ideas exchanged about how to keep young people out of trouble in Austin, which has the third highest number of teen arrests in the city.

News

West Side banks applauded, criticized for lending practices

By Sarah Ostman | August 6, 2011

PNC gets top marks from The Monroe Foundation, while Bank of America and J.P. Morgan Chase receive passing grades.

Community

Groups unite to deal with impact of foreclosure

By AustinTalks | July 10, 2011

The task force, organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford, will help coordinate assistance for distressed homeowners.

Community

Advocates push for change in state banking law

By AustinTalks | May 22, 2011

A proposal before the Illinois General Assembly would require financial institutions to notify the state of plans to close or consolidate branch offices in low-income communities.

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