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James Cannon Tributes From Some of His Phalanx Family Services Friends
James Cannon, a valued member of The News School and Phalanx Family Services, passed away on July 11, 2022 —...
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Racial Disparities Among Chicago Children With Asthma
A recent study by the Respiratory Health Association (RHA) reveals the racial gap among Chicago's children with asthma is widening....
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My Personal Tribute to James Cannon
When I first started working at Phalanx Family Services in 2005, the organization was just 2 years old. In one...
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Gratitude Chicago Gives Back to the Community
Gratitude Chicago is a Black-owned streetwear brand created by two Southsiders and a West Side native. Brothers Nick and Malcolm...
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Our Churches as Field Hospitals in the War on Grief and Fear
"The thing the Church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the...
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North Lawndale Celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day With Music Festival
The corner of Lawndale and 16th street on Chicago’s West Side has been infamous for decades. Known as the birthplace...
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Phalanx Family Services Celebrates Juneteenth
On Friday, June 17th, Phalanx Family Services hosted its 2nd Annual Juneteenth: Freedom Day Celebration, a free community event commemorating...
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NAACP and Community Leaders Push for Crime Prevention Solutions
Chicago community leaders, residents, and the NAACP president gathered to discuss crime prevention solutions. They hope to deter shootings like...
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July’s Message From the CEO of Phalanx Family Services
Dear Reader, Thank you for your interest in the Phalanx Family Services pullout section of the Chicago Leader. We are...
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Light Up Lawndale Brings Healing to Community With Juneteenth Event
While youth from all over the Chicagoland area and neighboring states ascended upon North Lawndale for the Lyrical Lemonade Hip-Hop...
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