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Opportunities for West Side fathers are few. U.S. Rep. Danny Davis aims to change that
‘Our vantage point is that fathers should be actively engaged in the lives of their children,’ the congressman says By KATHERINE FRAZER Contributing Reporter
U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis is working to support Austin fathers and families of all shapes and sizes. Data from the 2022 American Community Survey shows that 26% of households in Austin, North Lawndale, East Garfield Park and West Garfield Park are led by single mothers. For fathers who do not live with their children, there are fewer opportunities to connect and engage See FATHERS on page 13
Austin residents Tina Humphrey, left, Jovon Thompson, 6, and Yvette Humphrey watch the floats pass by during the “Say No to Drugs & Violence” parade along Chicago Ave. on Saturday, July 27 in Austin.
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36th Annual ‘Say No to Drugs & Violence’ parade marches down Chicago Avenue Public officials, CPD and community leaders call for unity to combat violence By MICHAEL BANIEWICZ Contributing Reporter
Marching bands, colorful floats and flag twirlers lined West Chicago Avenue
on Saturday morning for the 36th Annual Say No to Drugs & Violence Parade. Sponsored by the Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute nonprofit, the community celebration was attended
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by community leaders, Austin residents and legislators. The event is the largest neighborhood See PARADE on page 4
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