December 2020
Strides for Peace Choose Hope Film Screening
The Choose Hope film series transports viewers to the frontlines of communities in Chicago facing the greatest challenges, providing a window into what is happening on the ground and introducing the hidden heroes who through their actions, choose hope, no matter the odds. This event is free, but you must PRE-ORDER tickets to join. Join us to view the series and for a panel discussion, moderated by Mary Stonor Saunders, Executive Director of Strides of Peace. Panelists Meet the Filmmakers:…
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The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project (CRR19)
Living in a largely ahistorical society contributes to the persistence of racism in America. In Chicago, for instance, shockingly few people know of the city’s worst incident of racial violence, the 1919 Chicago Race Riot, in which 38 people were killed and 537 injured. Fewer still know it played a major role in the segregation that still defines the city. Lack of awareness makes it easier to deny this legacy but moving towards equity demands learning and embracing painful historical…
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