Along with my collaborator Gloria Smith of the Black Star Project, I am pleased to share an update from the 2019 Family and Youth Peace Day. This project is one of eight projects the Chicago Peace Fellows collaboratively designed and supported to put our principles and insights into practice to build peace over the summer. What… Continue reading Neighbors Celebrate Family and Youth Peace Day
Tag: Black Star Project
Peace Fellow Spotlight: Gloria Smith
What are some important updates in your current work? The Black Star Project is a multifaceted initiative known for its actions with programs on education, culture, economic and workforce development, mentoring, tutoring and youth development, public policy and advocacy and violence prevention. Our programs encourage a holistic, intergenerational approach to community building. Phillip Jackson, our… Continue reading Peace Fellow Spotlight: Gloria Smith
Reflecting on Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson
On Thursday, May 9, 2019, Peace Fellows Velvian Boswell, Robin Cline and I as well as Goldin Institute staff Travis Rejman and Burrell Poe attended the City Club of Chicago’s luncheon with Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson. Superintendent Johnson stated crime in the City of Chicago is down since 2016 and attributed the decrease… Continue reading Reflecting on Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson