Chicago police officers escorted students from the Academy of St. Benedict the African School, 6020 S. Laflin St., for a prayer walk for peace in their community on Nov. 5. The school is located in the Englewood neighborhood, one of the most dangerous areas of the city for gun violence.
First-graders Aniya Johnson and Camren Smith walk with their sign that says "peace." Chicago police officers escorted students from the Academy of St. Benedict the African, 6020 S. Laflin St., for a prayer walk for peace in their community on Nov. 5.
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