World Renowned Cellist and Peace Activist Yo-Yo Ma Performs Mini-Concert in Strides for Peace’s Peace Mobile

By Strides for Peace | July 23, 2017

Heartfelt thanks to Yo-Yo Ma for his incredible performance in our Peace Mobile — a special preconcert before playing to a sold crowd at Community Partner St. Sabina. He said more than 150 zipcodes were represented in the audience, bringing people together from across Chicago. Wherever he goes, he elevates possibility, crosses boundaries and promotes…

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Strides For Peace: Give Life A Chance!

By Strides for Peace | July 18, 2017

Strides For Peace: Give Life A Chance! Shout out to everyone at the Gary Comer Youth Center, whose artistry and dedication made this song possible. Be proud because this is your vision for the Strides For Peace Race Against Gun Violence.  

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Students Create Music to Push Back Against Gun Violence

By Mary Stonor Saunders | June 1, 2017

A South Side recording studio is joining the push to stop gun violence in the city, and they’re doing so by making music. That music is being performed and recorded by young people, known as “Sound of the Future,” and they’re using their lyrics and beats to effect positive change in their communities. NBC 5’s…

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City Council Approves Strides for Peace Race Against Gun Violence

By Ethan Armstrong | May 2, 2017

CHICAGO (May 2, 2017) – Strides for Peace was honored to have the City Council vote to approve a Resolution introduced by Chairman Ariel Reboyras, in recognition of Strides for Peace’s Race Against Gun Violence. Heartfelt thanks to the Mayor’s Office and Chairman Reboyras for sponsoring the resolution, and to Community Partners Gary Comer Youth…

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