There were no large or disruptive gatherings forming in and around Chicago's Millennium Park Saturday. What there has been - a larger police presence and others coming together to deter another teen takeover.
's Millennium Park Saturday. What there has been - a larger police presence and others coming together to deter another teen takeover.At Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road stood more than 500 black men in solidarity for a cause greater than themselves.SUBSCRIBE TO FOX 32 CHICAGO ON YOUTUBE
"What I think will help them is each man take one, to learn there’s another way in life, and you don’t have to go that way", one participant said. "We want to let young people know they’re supported, but there’s behavior accepted and not acceptable," Sen. James Meeks said.It comes one week afterin the street, some vandalizing vehicles and city property. Two teens were shot, tourists were also attacked.
"Here’s something that’s been missing wealth of our presence. They need to hear from us, what’s the effect of the trauma, they’ve been experiencing", said Pastor Anthony Spencer. The group marched two miles ending at Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. Organizing Pastor Charlie Dates said outreach efforts will continue.
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