An anti-violence march on the South Side Saturday has the goal of reaching 1,000 boys and teens of color.
They hope to bring young people together, connect them to resources, and prevent crime in the community.
From basketball courts to neighborhood playgrounds, local teens got the word out about the Brilliance and Excellence march.16-year-old shot and killed at 'Bean' worried about Chicago crime, living past 21 Saturday's one mile march will start near 39th and King Drive and conclude at Mandrake Park. Families are encouraged to"We are absolutely 100% committed to this march not being the end of how we are engaging with these boys and young men of color," said Damien Howard of Brilliance and Excellence. "We want every young men to be registered, so that afterwards, we can call these phones and make sure they have mentors. We want to make sure they have jobs this summer.
"We do care about our Black boys and exposing them to the right side of what's out there and the potential that they can fulfill within themselves," said Jennifer Hill, who registered her son for the event.
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