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injustice

Unpacking trauma and institutionalized racism

By Kendall Polidori | July 31, 2019

Six panelists –– state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, Dr. Elena Quintana, Flint Taylor, Amy Campanelli, Yohance Lacour and Darrell Cannon –– spoke last week about trauma, injustice and institutionalized racism. The July 25th panel discussion was inspired by the recent Netflix miniseries “When They See Us,” which tells the true story of the “Central Park Five,” five young black men wrongfully charged for the assault of a woman in New York City’s Central Park in 1989.

Community

West Sides residents invited to discuss violence, trauma

By AustinTalks | June 3, 2019

The Chicago Police Department and Austin mental health professionals will lead a two-part discussion on June 4 and 11. The public’s input is being sought to help shape a plan for addressing Chicago youth’s exposure to traumatic events.

News

Austin groups compete in ‘elevating voices’ fair Saturday

By Kendall Polidori | May 31, 2019

Three organizations doing work in Austin – A Long Walk Home, Chicago Freedom School, and Communities United-Voices of Youth in Chicago (VOYCE) – will participate in the June 1 event at Columbia College Chicago. The organizations, which are supported by the Bright Promises Foundation, will compete for a $10,000 grant.

election 2019

Austin students served as judges for historical election

By Kendall Polidori | April 10, 2019

Twelve students from Orr Academy High School, including three Austin teens, worked the polls on April 2.

Community

Young Chicagoans can now apply for summer jobs through the city

By AustinTalks | March 24, 2019

The application deadline for One Summer Chicago is May 20. More than 32,000 summer job and internship opportunities will be available to Chicagoans ages 14 to 24 from from July 1 through Aug. 9.

Austin

Volunteer session this week at BUILD

By AustinTalks | February 10, 2019

The next one-hour session will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at BUILD headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison St. Please RSVP by mail or by phone.

education

Students can apply for after-school program

By AustinTalks | January 11, 2019

After School Matters is accepting applications for its spring 2019 programs, which begin the week of Feb. 12.

Business

Young entrepreneurs plan pop-up market in January

By Suzanne McBride | January 2, 2019

The Jan. 19 event is one of a few services offered by the participants of Young Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow (Y.E.T.), a program operated by the Westside Health Authority.

community court

Join efforts to create a community court in Austin

By AustinTalks | July 13, 2018

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is hosting a meeting July 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss the idea with community stakeholders, clergy, elected officials and youth groups. It will be held at BUILD, 5100 W. Harrison St.

Community

Non-profit hiring workers to work with youth

By AustinTalks | July 10, 2018

By The Hand Club For Kids is holding several hiring events over the next several weeks, including two in Austin. The part-time positions for the upcoming school year include full benefits.