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Live Free Chicago is a grassroots organization, comprised of black churches, striving for economic and political liberation for black people.
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October 3, 2019
Put violence prevention in writing and dedicate enough funds
Gun violence in Chicago continues to make headlines. Meanwhile, our lawmakers use evidence-based solutions to reduce gun violence merely as talking points…
Continue readingMay 7, 2019
Commentary: How Mayor-elect Lightfoot can address Chicago’s gun violence problem
In the coming weeks, Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot has a unique opportunity to build an administration that goes beyond what recent predecessors have accomplished…
Continue readingAugust 13, 2018
Rally to Call on Chicago to Create New Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Today, religious and community leaders are calling for a new way to end gun violence. Live Free Chicago is demanding the city invest $5 million…
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