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Author Archives: Shanel Romain

Posted inNews

West Side library weaves Black History into the imagination

by Shanel Romain February 21, 2023February 22, 2023

On Feb. 18, the West Chicago Avenue Branch Library, 4856 W. Chicago Ave., held a craft event called African American Craft: Embrace Your Uniqueness. The event was for young people ages six to 13. “Today’s event is being done by Annie Chu who has been a perfect partner with the West Chicago library,” said Shirley […]

Posted inWestside Lives

LaVerne Hill’s love affair with Austin

by Shanel Romain February 14, 2023February 14, 2023
Posted inCommunity

West Side basketball tournament teaches voting fundamentals

by Shanel Romain February 14, 2023February 14, 2023
Posted inNews

West Side group organizes love-filled furniture giveaway

by Shanel Romain February 14, 2023February 14, 2023
Posted inNews

24th Ward candidates lay out agendas at forum 

by Shanel Romain February 6, 2023February 6, 2023
Posted inNews

Class is in session at West Side barber school

by Shanel Romain February 1, 2023February 2, 2023
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Garfield Park Conservatory hosts West Side Garden Collective

by Shanel Romain February 1, 2023February 1, 2023
Posted inWestside Lives

Catherine Jones on parents advocating for their kids

by Shanel Romain February 1, 2023February 1, 2023
Posted inWestside Lives

Carlos Guevara, volunteer and board member, on why community work is so vital

by Shanel Romain January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Posted inCommunity

New Austin mural a gift to community, school says

by Shanel Romain January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

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