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Through education, transformational travel, and outreach to youth, we prepare young Chicagoans to be leaders, role models, mentors, and peacemakers.

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Joined August 2014
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In June 2019, several members of @PeaceXChicago traveled to East Africa, visiting genocide memorials, hearing Survivor stories, and meeting with Rwandan youth leaders.
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Join us on 4/26 to watch the short film on the Peace Exchange’s trip, “Amahoro – The Peace Exchange in Rwanda,” followed by a Q&A with Program Manager Henry Cervantes. Register now: bit.ly/2VcryGi @FreeSpiritChi
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If you’ve been hearing all the exciting news about the Free Spirit PRO-produced documentary “Amahoro,” detailing the summer 2019 @PeaceXChicago trip to Rwanda, you should also know that @wttw will be broadcasting the documentary a week from today at 10PM! Don't miss it!!
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Film festival alert! 🚨🚨 Don't miss the @CollectedVoices "Eyes on Africa!" They'll be showing the Free Spirit PRO-produced documentaries of @PeaceXChicago's travels!! For tickets and more information, visit: collectedvoicesfilmfestival.… #EyeonAfrica #CollectedVoices
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Our Peace and Love Proclaimers club spent the day with @PeaceXChicago discussing reconciliation and peace in Rwanda and Chicago. The passion of the youth to change inequality and violence is our hope for the future! #PeaceAndLove #rwanda #usa #chicago
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@TgthrWeRemember with Roneisha, Micah, Alexis, & FM Supreme at the @ihmec
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Please support Peace Builders to Study in Rwanda @PeaceXChicago mtyc.co/93h0sf #LeadersofNowPeaceExchangeSpeakingPeace via @mightycause
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Half of all mental health problems begin by age 14. This webinar will discuss adolescent mental health and strategies to promote students' well-being. Tune in on Tues, March 26th from 1 - 2 pm. Register here: ow.ly/I2X030o8EJl
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“Peace starts with me and the person next to me.” Thank you @PeaceXChicago and @CISofChicago for proving this wonderful partnership! our 4th graders are ready to become Peace Builders!
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LIVE @chiculturcenter for @freespiritchi’s “Fuzzy Legs” and “Ahimsa” Screening. We’re currently hearing from Amber Eswani @amberoonmoon, Henry Cervantes, Glenance Green, and Barbara Allen. #watchfreespiritmedia
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Wonderful full theater of friends and family (aka #FSMfam) supporting ⁦⁦@FreeSpiritChi⁩ filmmakers and mission of transforming media and society... thanks ⁦@Wttw⁩ ⁦@ChiCulturCenter⁩ #watchFreeSpiritMedia
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Great afternoon screening and discussion with @FreeSpiritChi and @wttw at the Chicago Cultural Center. Tune in Tuesday at 10:00pm to see films from this fantastic organization on WTTW11.
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Last winter, Danielshé & Yarnome from Free Spirit PRO filmed a documentary with @PeaceXChicago in India. Next summer, they will be traveling to Rwanda. Watch for the screening of "Ahimsa" with @wttw on January 19th, 2019 at the Chicago Cultural Center #EverydayFSM – at Chicago, IL
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Remember to register for SHADOWS: a human rights treasure hunt in #chicago! Fun for all ages, solve puzzles across the Chicago Loop and gain skills to uncover hidden stories of injustice within your own community today. Register here: unsilence.org/shadows.html #SHADOWS2018 ‼️
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Today is #YomHaShoah, a day when we remember the approximately 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. We must remember the past in order to transform the future. Photo | Holocaust Survivor & Museum President Fritzie Fritzshall #NeverAgain #NeverForget
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Michelle and I are so inspired by all the young people who made today’s marches happen. Keep at it. You’re leading us forward. Nothing can stand in the way of millions of voices calling for change.
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Thank you to everyone who came out to the Free Spirit PRO @PeaceXChicago documentary screening and discussion last night!
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Yes, we celebrate with you. Let’s hear from you @duchesneacademy #WeAreSacredHeart – at United States
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Rhea Mahanta delivered the Keynote Speech @PeaceXChicago addressing peacebuilders n their families #ThePeaceExchange
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