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West Side women to be honored Saturday

By AustinTalks | April 22, 2022

Thirty women will be honored April 23 at JLM Abundant Life Center, 2624 W. Jackson Blvd. Tickets are still available.

West Side women to be honored for their work, devotion to community

By AustinTalks | April 17, 2021

Twenty-five Chicago women will be honored Saturday, April 17th at the West Side Women of Wisdom & Inspiration Awards event. The in-person event will be held at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.

Business

Women of color invited to storytelling workshop

By AustinTalks | January 23, 2020

The event, led by Briana Janee Arts, will be held tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at L!IVE Cafe & Creative Space, 163 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park. The event is sponsored by Womenz Werk, a community-based experience for women of color in business.

Community

Free cervical, breast cancer screenings this weekend

By AustinTalks | September 5, 2019

Make your appointment now at Loyola Outpatient Center, 2160 S. First Ave. in Maywood to get your screening on Sept. 7. The number of appointments is limited, so call (708) 216-7284 to verify eligibility.

Community

Young Austin women invited to Sister 2 Sister group

By AustinTalks | July 14, 2019

The group meets every Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 5852 W. North Ave. It’s part of the Good Neighbor Campaign.

News

SisterHouse welcomes community to its new location

By Anupika Khare | February 28, 2019

The organization – which has provided a temporary home to women recovering from substance abuse for more than 30 years – moved late last year from Austin to Oak Park.

Community

Paint Austin pink on Oct. 1

By AustinTalks | September 30, 2018

Austin has one of the highest rates of breast cancer mortality in the city. The Loretto Hosptial and its foundation are working to reduce the number of women who die from this disease. Join others on the West Side from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 1 for the annual kick-off reception.