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The march, led by communities of faith, went past the lakefront, past...
Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with interfaith march through iconic Grant Park
by: Emily McFarlan Miller CHICAGO, June 19, 2020 (RNS) — Selena Smith, 48, came downtown with three generations of her family and a large group from Salem Baptist Church ofRead More
Thousands of Chicago’s faithful marched Tuesday evening (June 2) in remembrance of George Floyd and other African Americans who have died as a result of police brutality, systemic racism and injustice.
‘The church will not be silent’: Clergy lead thousands in peaceful protest on Chicago’s South Side
by: Emily McFarlan Miller CHICAGO, June 3, 2020 (RNS) — Many of the protesters carried signs with messages inspired by their beliefs: “The church will not be silent.” “The JewishRead More