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Prayer Walk for Peace

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.

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Pecloria Graham, Arayia Moore, Kenae Kennedy walk with a sign that says "Prayer is Powerful." 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.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World