Occupying the streets for Peace

Father Michael Pfleger from St. Sabina Parish led the "Occupy the Streets" march along West 79th Street denouncing violence in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on Chicago's South Side on June 21. The march, held on the first day of summer when annual gunshot deaths traditionally increase, included a collection of faiths and local organizations dedicated to reducing violence. More than 500 people attended the march, which would be followed by a march every Friday throughout the summer.
Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Parish leads an "Occupy the Streets" march along West 79th St. denouncing violence in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood on Chicago's south side on June 21. (Brian J. Morowczynski / Catholic New World)
Auburn Gresham residents overlook the "Occupy the Streets" march. (Brian J. Morowczynski / Catholic New World)
From left to right - Paulina Lopez, Bill Johnson and Yulissa Ferral attend the march. (Brian J. Morowczynski / Catholic New World)
March participants gather in front of the church. (Brian J. Morowczynski / Catholic New World)
Amy Rule, wife of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel, places a hand on a child's head during the march. (Brian J. Morowczynski / Catholic New World)
A man holds a sign while marching. The St. Sabina community will hold a march against violence every Friday during the summer. (Brian J. Morowczynski / Catholic New World)
(Brian J. Morowczynski / Catholic New World)
Father Michael Pfleger (center) ends the "Occupy the Streets" rally with a prayer for peace. (Brian J. Morowczynski / Catholic New World)

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