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Tag: juneteenth

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Free Juneteenth celebrations planned for West Side

by Michael Romain June 13, 2022June 15, 2022

At least two major Juneteenth celebrations will take place on the West Side this weekend. The Columbus Park Advisory Council will host the 2022 Juneteenth West Fest on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, from noon to 8 p.m. both days, at Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave. in Austin. The Advisory Council will […]

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Shoptalk on Black fatherhood

by Samantha Callender June 13, 2022June 17, 2022
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Juneteenth provides an opportunity to come together

by Arlene Jones May 23, 2022May 23, 2022
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Some residents want festival out, Juneteenth in at park

by Pascal Sabino/Block Club Chicago May 9, 2022May 9, 2022
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Hypocrisy’s role in Black America

by Arlene Jones May 2, 2022May 2, 2022
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2022 brings new laws to Illinois: What you need to know

by Pascal Sabino/Block Club Chicago, Mina Bloom/Block Club Chicago and EDITORIAL STAFF January 3, 2022January 3, 2022

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