On July 16, the Peace Fellows met with one of Chicago’s most influential elected officials, Alderman Walter Burnett of the 27th Ward. Fellows Jacquelyn Moore, Pamela Butts, Jeanette Coleman, Gloria… Continue reading Alderman Walter Burnett Advises Peace Fellows at City Hall
Tag: Chicago Peace Fellow
Peace Fellows Visit Telpochcalli in Little Village
On Friday, June 14, Chicago Peace Fellow Maria Velazquez invited her peers to the Telpochcalli Elementary School, an institution in the Little Village neighborhood that the community organization she leads,… Continue reading Peace Fellows Visit Telpochcalli in Little Village
Peace Fellow Spotlight: Robin Cline
How has Gather informed the work that you do? Have you made any meaningful connections between Gather and your work? These past few weeks, I’ve been reading “Winners Take All,”… Continue reading Peace Fellow Spotlight: Robin Cline
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,… Continue reading Peace Fellow Spotlight: Gloria Smith
Peace Fellow Spotlight: Pastor Robert Biekman
How has Gather informed the work that you do? Have you made any meaningful connections between Gather and your work? I am grateful to the Chicago Peace Fellows for not… Continue reading Peace Fellow Spotlight: Pastor Robert Biekman
UNSUNG HEROES: Becoming a Chicago Peace Fellow
The part of the South Shore community that I represent has a large number of multi-unit apartment buildings with a very transient population. The need for family services was explored… Continue reading UNSUNG HEROES: Becoming a Chicago Peace Fellow
Chicago Peace Fellows Update from Dr. Sokoni Karanja
I have enjoyed my first few weeks as a GATHER Peace Fellow. There are many reasons for that statement! One, it provides such an opportunity for place making. By that,… Continue reading Chicago Peace Fellows Update from Dr. Sokoni Karanja
Illuminating Perspectives: Art and Social Justice
When artist and educator Cecil McDonald Jr. began working with children in the Chicago Public Schools some years ago, he heard something that disturbed him. The children were enjoying themselves… Continue reading Illuminating Perspectives: Art and Social Justice