{"id":6730,"date":"2023-09-26T21:57:13","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T02:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/?page_id=6730"},"modified":"2024-04-08T14:41:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T19:41:09","slug":"video-photo-gallery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/video-photo-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"Video &#038; Photo Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id6730_fb1b77-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:end;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id6730_fb1b77-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:end;}.kb-row-layout-id6730_fb1b77-3b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1400px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;min-height:500px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading6730_734b47-12 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_734b47-12\">Video &amp; Photo Gallery<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6730_2f38bb-4a .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-6730_2f38bb-4a .kt-divider{border-top-width:3px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:20%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-6730_2f38bb-4a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-left\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37\"]{text-align:center;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3em;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Barlow;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37\"]{font-size:26px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37\"]{font-size:22px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_bd9048-37\">A glimpse at our work across our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_9e8632-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_9e8632-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_9e8632-c9\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_9e8632-c9 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_9e8632-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_9e8632-c9\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading6730_9e8632-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_9e8632-c9\">VIDEOS<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id6730_21604f-73{margin-bottom:100px;}.kb-row-layout-id6730_21604f-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id6730_21604f-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id6730_21604f-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:40px;max-width:1400px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id6730_21604f-73 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id6730_21604f-73 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_b504a1-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_b504a1-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_b504a1-11\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_b504a1-11 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_b504a1-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_b504a1-11\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading6730_b504a1-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_b504a1-11\">Metropolitan Peace Initiatives, a division of Metropolitan Family Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our mission is to coordinate, support and sustain a cross-agency infrastructure made up of local community-based and citywide organizations that deliver a comprehensive set of services to heal communities at the highest risk for violence. Our focus includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Behavioral health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metropolitan Peace Academy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workforce development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal aid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizational development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:30px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;}.kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c:not(.specificity){margin-right:30px;margin-left:30px;}.kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6730_b201a5-7c inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MFS_MPI_video-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_692328-46, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_692328-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_692328-46\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_692328-46 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_692328-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_692328-46\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading6730_692328-46 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_692328-46\"><strong><em>&#8220;We responded, as we always do, to the community&#8217;s needs.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id6730_f0040a-9d{margin-bottom:100px;}.kb-row-layout-id6730_f0040a-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id6730_f0040a-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id6730_f0040a-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:40px;max-width:1400px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id6730_f0040a-9d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id6730_f0040a-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 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Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Counseling and mental health services empower individuals to develop their strengths, maximizing stability for themselves and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Support combines clinical expertise, research, and participants\u2019 own values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bilingual (English &amp; Spanish)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Services for individuals, groups, and families<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Links to community-based healthcare providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column6730_12c9ac-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column6730_12c9ac-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:30px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;}.kadence-column6730_12c9ac-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6730_12c9ac-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column6730_12c9ac-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > 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Coach Aimin) reflects on his experience at the Metropolitan Peace Academy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Roscio.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Case Management Cohort 6 graduate Jason Rodriguez reflects on his experience at the Metropolitan Peace Academy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bo-Select.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Metropolitan Peace Academy Senior Field Manager of Field Operations Billy &#8220;Bo&#8221; Deal discusses the positive impact he&#8217;s made on the communities he serves.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Carla-select1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Metropolitan Peace Academy Field Manager Carla Galvan gives some advice to those entering community violence intervention (CVI) work.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Doc-SELECT1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Metropolitan Peace Academy Field Manager Andre Lawrence discusses the impact the Academy has had on his life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jesus-SELECT1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Metropolitan Peace Academy Senior Field Manager Jesus Salazar discusses the impact the Academy has had on his life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/JJ-SELECT1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Metropolitan Peace Academy Field Manager Jaron Washington discusses the impact the Academy has had on his life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Joewayne-select2.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Metropolitan Peace Academy Field Manager Joseph &#8220;Joewaine&#8221; Washington shares the hopes and dreams he has for community violence intervention (CVI) work.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Lamont-select2.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Metropolitan Peace Academy Field Manager Lamont Coakley gives some advice to those entering community violence intervention (CVI) work.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Meech-SELECT1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Metropolitan Peace Academy Field Manager Demetrius Bunch discusses a positive moment of growth he saw in his community violence intervention (CVI) work.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Reggie-select.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Metropolitan Peace Academy Field Manager Reginald Woods discusses the positive impact he&#8217;s made on the communities he serves.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Winter-Graduation-2024-Metropolitan-Peace-Academy-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The Metropolitan Peace Initiatives\u2019 Metropolitan Peace Academy honors four graduating cohort classes on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Metropolitan-Peace-Academy-Training-Wellness-Center-Ribbon-Cutting-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The Metropolitan Peace Initiatives celebrates the grand opening of the Metropolitan Peace Academy Training &amp; Wellness Center with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, January 12, 2024 in Pilsen.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_bacafb-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_bacafb-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_bacafb-4b\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_bacafb-4b mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6730_bacafb-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_bacafb-4b\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading6730_bacafb-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6730_bacafb-4b\">PHOTOS<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6730_510546-de{margin:-5px;}.kb-gallery-type-masonry.kb-gallery-id-6730_510546-de .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:5px;}.kb-gallery-id-6730_510546-de .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.kb-gallery-id-6730_510546-de .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient( 0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100% );}.kb-gallery-caption-style-cover-hover.kb-gallery-id-6730_510546-de .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-below.kb-gallery-id-6730_510546-de .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-6730_510546-de alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-masonry kb-masonry-init kb-gallery-id-6730_510546-de kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit1-03152024.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit1-03152024.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit1-03152024.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit1-03152024.png\" data-id=\"9168\" class=\"wp-image-9168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit1-03152024.png 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit1-03152024-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Pictured from left to right: Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) Senior Field Manager Jesus Salazar, MPI Associate Director of Crisis Prevention &#038; Response Unit Rodney Phillips, MPI Chief Training Officer Dr. Vanessa Perry-DeReef, Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brent Cohen, DOJ Senior Advisor for CVI Eddie Bocanegra, MPI Senior Field Manager of Field Operations Billy Deal, MPI Chief Policy Officer Kanu Iheukumere, and MPI Director of Field Instruction Steven Perkins meet for a site visit of the Metropolitan Peace Academy in Pilsen.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit2-03152024-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit2-03152024-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit2-03152024-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit2-03152024-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"9169\" class=\"wp-image-9169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit2-03152024-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit2-03152024-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit2-03152024-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/doj-visit2-03152024-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">MPI Director of Field Instruction Steven Perkins (right) shows DOJ Senior Advisor for CVI Eddie Bocanegra (left) and DOJ Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brent Cohen (middle) the Academy\u2019s mural, painted by Chicago muralist Mauricio Ramirez.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lin2-03132024.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lin2-03132024.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lin2-03132024.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lin2-03132024.png\" data-id=\"9152\" class=\"wp-image-9152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lin2-03132024.png 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lin2-03132024-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Hamline parent mentor and BYNC volunteer Marcela Gutierrez manages the concession stand at a free movie night at John H. Hamline Elementary School as part of the Light in the Night initiative.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ucan-lin1-02222024.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ucan-lin1-02222024.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ucan-lin1-02222024.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ucan-lin1-02222024.png\" data-id=\"9029\" class=\"wp-image-9029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ucan-lin1-02222024.png 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ucan-lin1-02222024-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The Tony Rogers Band performs a medley of songs to kick off \u201cThe HBCU Experience\u201d program on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the Homan Square Community Center in North Lawndale.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ucan-lin2-02222024.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ucan-lin2-02222024.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ucan-lin2-02222024.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ucan-lin2-02222024.png\" data-id=\"9028\" class=\"wp-image-9028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ucan-lin2-02222024.png 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ucan-lin2-02222024-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Jewelry and accessories vendor Alicia Thorns opens up shop at the event\u2019s Black Wall Street.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvila-graduation1-02092024.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1860px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvila-graduation1-02092024.png\" width=\"1860\" height=\"976\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvila-graduation1-02092024.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvila-graduation1-02092024.png\" data-id=\"8803\" class=\"wp-image-8803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvila-graduation1-02092024.png 1860w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvila-graduation1-02092024-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvila-graduation1-02092024-1536x806.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1860px) 100vw, 1860px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The inaugural cohort of the University of Chicago Crime Lab\u2019s Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy graduated at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Friday, February 9, 2024. <\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rodney-sun-times-cvila.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1864px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rodney-sun-times-cvila.png\" width=\"1864\" height=\"974\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rodney-sun-times-cvila.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rodney-sun-times-cvila.png\" data-id=\"8707\" class=\"wp-image-8707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rodney-sun-times-cvila.png 1864w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rodney-sun-times-cvila-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rodney-sun-times-cvila-1536x803.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1864px) 100vw, 1864px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Rodney &#8220;Hot Rod&#8221; Phillips gets photographed in front of a mural at the Metropolitan Peace Academy for a feature in the Chicago Sun-Times. (Photo courtesy of Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere\/Sun-Times)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin1-01312024.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1858px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin1-01312024.png\" width=\"1858\" height=\"974\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin1-01312024.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin1-01312024.png\" data-id=\"8724\" class=\"wp-image-8724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin1-01312024.png 1858w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin1-01312024-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin1-01312024-1536x805.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Local resident attends Target Area Development\u2019s \u201cPaint &#038; Sip\u201d event on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Lindblom Park. (Photo courtesy of Terrell Young\/Target Area Development)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin2-01312024.jpg-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin2-01312024.jpg-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin2-01312024.jpg-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin2-01312024.jpg-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"8726\" class=\"wp-image-8726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin2-01312024.jpg-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin2-01312024.jpg-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin2-01312024.jpg-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin2-01312024.jpg-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">An artist at work at Target Area Development\u2019s \u201cPaint &#038; Sip\u201d event on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Lindblom Park.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin3-01312024.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1862px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin3-01312024.png\" width=\"1862\" height=\"972\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin3-01312024.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin3-01312024.png\" data-id=\"8725\" class=\"wp-image-8725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin3-01312024.png 1862w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin3-01312024-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/target-area-lin3-01312024-1536x802.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1862px) 100vw, 1862px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">An attendee at Target Area Development\u2019s \u201cPaint &#038; Sip\u201d event shows off her finished artwork. (Photo courtesy of Terrell Young\/Target Area Development)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening1-02012024-v2.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1862px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening1-02012024-v2.png\" width=\"1862\" height=\"980\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening1-02012024-v2.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening1-02012024-v2.png\" data-id=\"8662\" class=\"wp-image-8662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening1-02012024-v2.png 1862w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening1-02012024-v2-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening1-02012024-v2-1536x808.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1862px) 100vw, 1862px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Governor JB Pritzker speaks at the annual community violence intervention (CVI) convening on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening2-02012024-v2.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1862px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening2-02012024-v2.png\" width=\"1862\" height=\"978\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening2-02012024-v2.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening2-02012024-v2.png\" data-id=\"8661\" class=\"wp-image-8661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening2-02012024-v2.png 1862w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening2-02012024-v2-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cvi-annual-convening2-02012024-v2-1536x807.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1862px) 100vw, 1862px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses the crowd on reducing gun violence in Chicago at the annual community violence intervention (CVI) convening on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/swop-lin-01302024.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/swop-lin-01302024.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/swop-lin-01302024.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/swop-lin-01302024.png\" data-id=\"8631\" class=\"wp-image-8631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/swop-lin-01302024.png 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/swop-lin-01302024-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Teams go head-to-head at Southwest Organizing Project\u2019s \u201cHoop, Don\u2019t Shoot\u201d basketball tournament on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at St. Clare Gym in Gage Park.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Case-Management-Cohort-6.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:63%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Case-Management-Cohort-6.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1297\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Case-Management-Cohort-6.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Case-Management-Cohort-6.jpg\" data-id=\"8533\" class=\"wp-image-8533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Case-Management-Cohort-6.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Case-Management-Cohort-6-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Case-Management-Cohort-6-1536x973.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Case Management Cohort 6 graduates from the Metropolitan Peace Academy on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Victim-Services-Cohort-1.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:57%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Victim-Services-Cohort-1.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1186\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Victim-Services-Cohort-1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Victim-Services-Cohort-1.jpg\" data-id=\"8531\" class=\"wp-image-8531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Victim-Services-Cohort-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Victim-Services-Cohort-1-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Victim-Services-Cohort-1-1536x890.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Victim Services Cohort 1 graduates from the Metropolitan Peace Academy on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-14.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-14.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1148\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-14.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-14.jpg\" data-id=\"8528\" class=\"wp-image-8528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-14.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-14-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-14-1536x861.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Outreach Cohort 14 graduates from the Metropolitan Peace Academy on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-15.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:55%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-15.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1134\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-15.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-15.jpg\" data-id=\"8530\" class=\"wp-image-8530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-15.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-15-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Outreach-Cohort-15-1536x851.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Outreach Cohort 15 graduates from the Metropolitan Peace Academy on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-35.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-35.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1079\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-35.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-35.jpg\" data-id=\"8443\" class=\"wp-image-8443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-35.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-35-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-35-1536x809.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The Metropolitan Peace Academy team takes a photo ahead of the 2024 Winter graduation held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-31.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1864px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:109%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-31.jpg\" width=\"1864\" height=\"2048\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-31.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-31.jpg\" data-id=\"8527\" class=\"wp-image-8527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-31.jpg 1864w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-31-768x844.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-31-1398x1536.jpg 1398w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1864px) 100vw, 1864px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) Field Manager Jaron Washington serves as emcee at the Metropolitan Peace Academy\u2019s 2024 Winter graduation on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-32.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1762px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:116%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-32.jpg\" width=\"1762\" height=\"2048\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-32.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-32.jpg\" data-id=\"8446\" class=\"wp-image-8446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-32.jpg 1762w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-32-768x893.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-32-1322x1536.jpg 1322w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1762px) 100vw, 1762px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Department of Justice Senior Advisor for Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Eddie Bocanegra serves as the keynote speaker at the Metropolitan Peace Academy&#8217;s 2024 Winter graduation. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-28.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1968px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:104%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-28.jpg\" width=\"1968\" height=\"2048\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-28.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-28.jpg\" data-id=\"8524\" class=\"wp-image-8524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-28.jpg 1968w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-28-768x799.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-28-1476x1536.jpg 1476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1968px) 100vw, 1968px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">A drummer keeps the beat for the evening\u2019s festivities at the Metropolitan Peace Academy\u2019s 2024 Winter graduation on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-73.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1600px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:128%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-73.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2048\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-73.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-73.jpg\" data-id=\"8529\" class=\"wp-image-8529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-73.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-73-768x983.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-73-1200x1536.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Kanna Douglas receives her certification for case management from Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Chief Training Officer Dr. Vanessa Perry-DeReef. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-36.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:54%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-36.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1107\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-36.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-36.jpg\" data-id=\"8444\" class=\"wp-image-8444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-36.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-36-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-36-1536x830.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Graduates and guests attend the 2024 Winter graduation of the Metropolitan Peace Academy held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-34.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1955px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:104%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-34.jpg\" width=\"1955\" height=\"2048\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-34.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-34.jpg\" data-id=\"8445\" class=\"wp-image-8445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-34.jpg 1955w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-34-768x805.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-34-1466x1536.jpg 1466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1955px) 100vw, 1955px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Chief Training Officer Dr. Vanessa Perry-DeReef delivers closing remarks at the Metropolitan Peace Academy&#8217;s 2024 Winter graduation. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-16.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:77%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-16.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1551\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-16.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-16.jpg\" data-id=\"8532\" class=\"wp-image-8532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-16.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-16-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-16-1536x1191.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Edward Davis (a.k.a. Coach Aimin) enjoys his evening as one of 85 graduates at the Metropolitan Peace Academy\u2019s 2024 Winter graduation on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-150.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1636px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:125%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-150.jpg\" width=\"1636\" height=\"2048\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-150.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-150.jpg\" data-id=\"8526\" class=\"wp-image-8526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-150.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-150-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-150-1227x1536.jpg 1227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1636px) 100vw, 1636px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Senior Field Manager of Field Operations Billy \u201cBo\u201d Deal and Institute for Nonviolence Chicago Founder and Executive Director Teny Gross pose with Deal\u2019s Achievement Award from the Metropolitan Peace Academy\u2019s 2024 Winter graduation on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-19.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:86%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-19.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1723\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-19.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-19.jpg\" data-id=\"8525\" class=\"wp-image-8525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-19.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-19-768x662.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MPA-Graduation-19-1536x1323.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Members of the Chicago Police Department attend the Metropolitan Peace Academy\u2019s 2024 Winter graduation on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at South Shore Cultural Center. (Photo credit: Ken Lewis)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.png\" data-id=\"8429\" class=\"wp-image-8429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.png 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Local residents, members of St. Pauls United Church of Christ, community partners, volunteers, and more attend UCAN\u2019s MLK Day program on Monday, January 15, 2024 in North Lawndale. (Photo credit: UCAN)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.png\" data-id=\"8436\" class=\"wp-image-8436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2.png 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Attendees receive reiki healing from the Reiki Brigade, a Chicago-based group of practitioners. (Photo credit: UCAN)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-mural.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:68%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-mural.png\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-mural.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-mural.png\" data-id=\"8400\" class=\"wp-image-8400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-mural.png 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-mural-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-mural-1536x1052.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Muralist Mauricio Ramirez created two murals for the Metropolitan Peace Academy located in Pilsen.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-ribbon-cutting-crowd.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:68%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-ribbon-cutting-crowd.png\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-ribbon-cutting-crowd.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-ribbon-cutting-crowd.png\" data-id=\"8401\" class=\"wp-image-8401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-ribbon-cutting-crowd.png 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-ribbon-cutting-crowd-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/mpa-ribbon-cutting-crowd-1536x1052.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">ABC 7 anchor Val Warner hosts Metropolitan Peace Initiatives&#8217; grand opening of the Metropolitan Peace Academy Training &#038; Wellness Center on Friday, January 12, 2024.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-bo-deal.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:68%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-bo-deal.png\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-bo-deal.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-bo-deal.png\" data-id=\"8402\" class=\"wp-image-8402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-bo-deal.png 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-bo-deal-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-bo-deal-1536x1052.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Senior Field Manager of Field Operations Billy \u201cBo\u201d Deal delivers a brief speech about his experience with the Metropolitan Peace Academy.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit1.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:68%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit1.png\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit1.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit1.png\" data-id=\"8388\" class=\"wp-image-8388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit1.png 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit1-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit1-1536x1052.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Pictured left to right, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) President and CEO Ric Estrada, Cook County Executive Director Avik Das, Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) Executive Director Esther Franco-Payne, Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) Senior Field Manager of Field Operations Billy \u201cBo\u201d Deal, Assistant Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services Office of Firearm Violence Prevention Quiwana Bell, MPI Chief Training Officer Dr. Vanessa Perry-DeReef, MFS Board Chair David Tropp, MPI Executive Director Vaughn Bryant, Sen. Robert Peters, Chicago\u2019s Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood, Rep. Jes\u00fas \u201cChuy&#8221; Garc\u00eda, and UCAN President and CEO Christa Hamilton cut the ribbon before opening the doors to the Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) Training &#038; Wellness Center on Friday, January 12, 2024.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit3.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:68%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit3.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit3.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit3.jpg\" data-id=\"8390\" class=\"wp-image-8390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit3.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit3-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit3-1536x1052.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Pictured left to right, MPA Field Managers Reginald Woods, Jesus Salazar, Jaron Washington, Lamont Coakley, Billy \u201cBo\u201d Deal, Nyedra Turner, Carla Galvan, Charles Decuire, and Andre Lawrence pose in front of the Academy mural, painted by Mauricio Ramirez. \u201c1,2,3\u2026BOOM!\u201d is the rallying cry often heard among the team.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit2.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:68%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit2.png\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit2.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit2.png\" data-id=\"8389\" class=\"wp-image-8389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit2.png 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit2-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-credit2-1536x1052.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">MPI Director of Program Operations Edith Lule and MPI Associate Director of Evaluation Kelsy Heinze gather together in front of the MPA\u2019s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bench.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-cafe.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:68%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-cafe.png\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-cafe.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-cafe.png\" data-id=\"8403\" class=\"wp-image-8403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-cafe.png 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-cafe-768x526.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ribbon-cutting-cafe-1536x1052.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Attendees of the Metropolitan Peace Academy&#8217;s ribbon cutting ceremony enjoy a reception in the building&#8217;s cafe and lounge area.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mpi-abc7-interview-12222023.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1440px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mpi-abc7-interview-12222023.jpg\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mpi-abc7-interview-12222023.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mpi-abc7-interview-12222023.jpg\" data-id=\"8208\" class=\"wp-image-8208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mpi-abc7-interview-12222023.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mpi-abc7-interview-12222023-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/mpi-abc7-interview-12222023-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord sits down with ABC 7&#8217;s Mark Rivera to discuss the efforts of the organization and the opening of the Metropolitan Peace Academy in Pilsen. <\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.png\" data-id=\"8227\" class=\"wp-image-8227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1.png 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Pictured left to right, Executive Director Teny Gross, Community Based Public Safety Collective Co-founder Aqeela Sherrills, Bureau of Justice Assistance Director Karhlton F. Moore, University of Chicago Crime Lab Director of Programs Kimberley Smith, and Office of the Assistant Attorney General Senior Advisor Eddie Bocanegra attend the Violent Crime Reduction Summit on December 13, 2023 in Indianapolis. (Photo credit: Institute for Nonviolence Chicago)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner.png\" data-id=\"8213\" class=\"wp-image-8213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner.png 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Attendees enjoy Target Area Development&#8217;s Holiday Blessings Dinner held at Ogden Park&#8217;s field house in Englewood on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner2-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner2-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner2-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"8214\" class=\"wp-image-8214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner2-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/target-lin-holiday-dinner2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Santa Claus makes his rounds at Target Area Development\u2019s Holiday Blessings Dinner. Gifts such as fleece blankets, robot vacuum cleaners, children&#8217;s toys, and more were distributed among attendees.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bo-deal-chicago-suntimes.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bo-deal-chicago-suntimes.png\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bo-deal-chicago-suntimes.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bo-deal-chicago-suntimes.png\" data-id=\"8194\" class=\"wp-image-8194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bo-deal-chicago-suntimes.png 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/bo-deal-chicago-suntimes-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Senior Field Manager of Field Operations Billy \u201cBo\u201d Deal celebrates after earning his undergraduate degree in urban community studies from Northeastern Illinois University. (Photo credit: Anthony Vazquez\/Chicago Sun-Times)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cvi-lab-12132023.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cvi-lab-12132023.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cvi-lab-12132023.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cvi-lab-12132023.jpg\" data-id=\"8146\" class=\"wp-image-8146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cvi-lab-12132023.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cvi-lab-12132023-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Metropolitan Peace Initiative\u2019s Chief Policy Officer Kanu Iheukumere speaks at the Community Violence Intervention Immersive Lab on Wednesday, December 8. 2023.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pbmr-tree-lighting-120523.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pbmr-tree-lighting-120523.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pbmr-tree-lighting-120523.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pbmr-tree-lighting-120523.jpg\" data-id=\"8104\" class=\"wp-image-8104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pbmr-tree-lighting-120523.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pbmr-tree-lighting-120523-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Christmas tree displays take over the space at the corner of 46th and Damen as Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation helps to host Back of the Yard\u2019s annual tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thumbnail_IMG_1421.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thumbnail_IMG_1421.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thumbnail_IMG_1421.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thumbnail_IMG_1421.jpg\" data-id=\"8056\" class=\"wp-image-8056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thumbnail_IMG_1421.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thumbnail_IMG_1421-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thumbnail_IMG_1421-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Attendees of the University of Chicago&#8217;s Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice Black Women\u2019s Work Symposium gather to reflect on their labor across the Chicagoland area. Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord was among the day\u2019s speakers.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gun-violence-hearing-112823.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2486px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gun-violence-hearing-112823.png\" width=\"2486\" height=\"1396\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gun-violence-hearing-112823.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gun-violence-hearing-112823.png\" data-id=\"7969\" class=\"wp-image-7969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gun-violence-hearing-112823.png 2486w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gun-violence-hearing-112823-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gun-violence-hearing-112823-1536x863.png 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gun-violence-hearing-112823-2048x1150.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2486px) 100vw, 2486px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Executive Director Vaughn Bryant addresses the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee at a hearing entitled \u201cThe Gun Violence Epidemic: A Public Health Crisis\u201d on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Washington, D.C.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/one-northside-lin-112523-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/one-northside-lin-112523-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/one-northside-lin-112523-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/one-northside-lin-112523-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"7914\" class=\"wp-image-7914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/one-northside-lin-112523-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/one-northside-lin-112523-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/one-northside-lin-112523-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/one-northside-lin-112523-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Teams go head to head at ONE Northside&#8217;s indoor soccer tournament in Ravenswood on Saturday, November 25, 2023.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway-111723-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway-111723-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway-111723-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway-111723-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"7853\" class=\"wp-image-7853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway-111723-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway-111723-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway-111723-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway-111723-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">ONE Northside CP4P Outreach Worker Ledarrel Goss El hands out turkeys for ONE Northside\u2019s community giveaway on Friday, November 17, 2023.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway2-111723-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway2-111723-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway2-111723-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway2-111723-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"7851\" class=\"wp-image-7851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway2-111723-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway2-111723-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway2-111723-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-northside-turkey-giveaway2-111723-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">(Clockwise) Local resident Brandon Turner, Metropolitan Peace Initiatives CP4P Field Manager Nyedra Turner, Turner\u2019s son, and ONE Northside CP4P Outreach Worker Ledarrel Goss El attend ONE Northside\u2019s community turkey giveaway event.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Meal-Distribution-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:85%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Meal-Distribution-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1719\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Meal-Distribution-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Meal-Distribution-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"7852\" class=\"wp-image-7852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Meal-Distribution-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Meal-Distribution-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-768x660.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Meal-Distribution-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-1536x1320.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Meal-Distribution-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-2048x1760.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Alliance for Local Service Organizations (ALSO) staffers serve up hot meals that were donated by five area restaurants.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Community-enjoying-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Community-enjoying-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Community-enjoying-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Community-enjoying-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"7850\" class=\"wp-image-7850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Community-enjoying-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Community-enjoying-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Community-enjoying-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Community-enjoying-ALSO-Happy-Thanksgiving-Dinner-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Community members enjoy a Thanksgiving meal hosted by Alliance for Local Service Organizations (ALSO) on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Humboldt Park Field House in East Humboldt Park.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-Northside-Program-CP4P-Manager-Darrell-Dacres-Program-Supervisor-Zerell-Davis-Field-Manager-Nyedra-Turner-Case-Manager-Isaac-Dickson-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-Northside-Program-CP4P-Manager-Darrell-Dacres-Program-Supervisor-Zerell-Davis-Field-Manager-Nyedra-Turner-Case-Manager-Isaac-Dickson-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-Northside-Program-CP4P-Manager-Darrell-Dacres-Program-Supervisor-Zerell-Davis-Field-Manager-Nyedra-Turner-Case-Manager-Isaac-Dickson-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-Northside-Program-CP4P-Manager-Darrell-Dacres-Program-Supervisor-Zerell-Davis-Field-Manager-Nyedra-Turner-Case-Manager-Isaac-Dickson-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"7719\" class=\"wp-image-7719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-Northside-Program-CP4P-Manager-Darrell-Dacres-Program-Supervisor-Zerell-Davis-Field-Manager-Nyedra-Turner-Case-Manager-Isaac-Dickson-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-Northside-Program-CP4P-Manager-Darrell-Dacres-Program-Supervisor-Zerell-Davis-Field-Manager-Nyedra-Turner-Case-Manager-Isaac-Dickson-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-Northside-Program-CP4P-Manager-Darrell-Dacres-Program-Supervisor-Zerell-Davis-Field-Manager-Nyedra-Turner-Case-Manager-Isaac-Dickson-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ONE-Northside-Program-CP4P-Manager-Darrell-Dacres-Program-Supervisor-Zerell-Davis-Field-Manager-Nyedra-Turner-Case-Manager-Isaac-Dickson-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Pictured left to right, ONE Northside CP4P Program Manager Darrell Dacres, Program Supervisor Zerell Davis, Metropolitan Peace Initiative Field Manager Nyedra Turner and Case Manager Isaac Dickson.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/feature-city-club-panel.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:52%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/feature-city-club-panel.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/feature-city-club-panel.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/feature-city-club-panel.jpg\" data-id=\"7684\" class=\"wp-image-7684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/feature-city-club-panel.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/feature-city-club-panel-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Pictured left to right, panelists Soledad McGrath, Executive Director and Research Professor for Northwestern University\u2019s Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research &#038; Science (CORNERS); Jesus Salazar, Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) Senior Field Manager; Angela Hurlock, Executive Director of Claretian Associates; and moderator Vaughn Bryant, Executive Director of Metropolitan Peace Initiatives sit for a panel discussion on community violence intervention (CVI) at City Club of Chicago.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/VaughnBryantCityClubLunch_103123.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/VaughnBryantCityClubLunch_103123.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/VaughnBryantCityClubLunch_103123.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/VaughnBryantCityClubLunch_103123.jpg\" data-id=\"7681\" class=\"wp-image-7681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/VaughnBryantCityClubLunch_103123.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/VaughnBryantCityClubLunch_103123-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/VaughnBryantCityClubLunch_103123-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Executive Director Vaughn Bryant delivers his introduction before moderating a panel on CVI at City Club of Chicago on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/south-side-community-bank2.jpeg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/south-side-community-bank2.jpeg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/south-side-community-bank2.jpeg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/south-side-community-bank2.jpeg\" data-id=\"7667\" class=\"wp-image-7667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/south-side-community-bank2.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/south-side-community-bank2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/south-side-community-bank2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Project H.O.O.D. founder and New Beginnings Church Senior Pastor Corey Brooks (left) stands with a Project H.O.O.D. violence prevention team member as the staff member opens the first account at the South Side Community Bank. The organization proudly added one-hundred dollars to the employee\u2019s initial paycheck deposit.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween-102823-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween-102823-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween-102823-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween-102823-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"7607\" class=\"wp-image-7607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween-102823-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween-102823-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween-102823-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween-102823-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Kids line up to play games, starting with tic tac toe, at Together Chicago&#8217;s Halloween Happenings party for its Light in the Night event series.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween2-102823.jpg-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween2-102823.jpg-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween2-102823.jpg-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween2-102823.jpg-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"7606\" class=\"wp-image-7606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween2-102823.jpg-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween2-102823.jpg-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween2-102823.jpg-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/together-chicago-halloween2-102823.jpg-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Together Chicago Director of Street Outreach LaVonas Troupe, LIN Coordinator and Church Liaison Bishop Edward Peecher, and friends from Black Men United gather for the festive event.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tadc-lin22-101323.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tadc-lin22-101323.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tadc-lin22-101323.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tadc-lin22-101323.jpg\" data-id=\"7366\" class=\"wp-image-7366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tadc-lin22-101323.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tadc-lin22-101323-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tadc-lin22-101323-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Englewood residents enjoyed a night of fun, food, and prizes at Target Area Development\u2019s Light in the night bingo event. (Photo courtesy of Terrell Young\/Target Area Development Corp.)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nlc-lin-101223.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nlc-lin-101223.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nlc-lin-101223.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nlc-lin-101223.jpg\" data-id=\"7326\" class=\"wp-image-7326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nlc-lin-101223.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nlc-lin-101223-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Neighborhood Sports Little Village volleyball teams go head-to-head during New Life Centers\u2019 weekly Light in the Night event series.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2499-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2499-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2499-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2499-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"7069\" class=\"wp-image-7069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2499-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2499-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2499-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_2499-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Metropolitan Peace Initiatives wins the gold category of \u201cBest Nonprofit Video\u201d for its compilation video \u201cCommunity Violence Intervention (CVI) is Combatting Gun Violence in Chicago\u201d at the 65th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards on October 4, 2023.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GoldentTrumpetAward-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:133%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GoldentTrumpetAward-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GoldentTrumpetAward-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GoldentTrumpetAward-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"7070\" class=\"wp-image-7070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GoldentTrumpetAward-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GoldentTrumpetAward-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GoldentTrumpetAward-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GoldentTrumpetAward-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Metropolitan Peace Initiatives\u2019 \u201cCommunity Violence Intervention (CVI) is Combatting Gun Violence in Chicago\u201d compilation videos focus on Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P), its Behavioral Health team and the Metropolitan Peace Academy.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sbp-rodney-bo-landscape-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sbp-rodney-bo-landscape-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1510\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sbp-rodney-bo-landscape-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sbp-rodney-bo-landscape-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6967\" class=\"wp-image-6967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sbp-rodney-bo-landscape-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sbp-rodney-bo-landscape-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sbp-rodney-bo-landscape-1536x1160.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sbp-rodney-bo-landscape-2048x1546.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Rodney &#8220;Hot Rod&#8221; Phillips and Billy &#8220;Bo&#8221; Deal host Metropolitan Peace Initiatives&#8217; new podcast, &#8220;Streets, Beatz &#038; Peace.&#8221;<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala11-09292023.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1568px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:79%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala11-09292023.png\" width=\"1568\" height=\"1250\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala11-09292023.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala11-09292023.png\" data-id=\"6969\" class=\"wp-image-6969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala11-09292023.png 1568w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala11-09292023-768x612.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala11-09292023-1536x1224.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Project H.O.O.D. Victim Advocate and Case Manager Chantrel Lee delivers a moving speech as she\u2019s backed up by several FLIP (Flatlining Violence Inspires Peace) team members at Project H.O.O.D.&#8217;s annual fundraising gala.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala4-09292023.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:76%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala4-09292023.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1525\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala4-09292023.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala4-09292023.png\" data-id=\"6941\" class=\"wp-image-6941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala4-09292023.png 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala4-09292023-768x586.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala4-09292023-1536x1172.png 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala4-09292023-2048x1562.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Project H.O.O.D. Youth Programs participant Maleiah Francis speaks about how the organization has directly impacted her family.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala3-09292023-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala3-09292023-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala3-09292023-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala3-09292023-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6936\" class=\"wp-image-6936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala3-09292023-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala3-09292023-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala3-09292023-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala3-09292023-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Guests try their hand at outbidding other donors during the live auction at Project H.O.O.D.&#8217;s annual fundraising gala.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala55-09292023-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala55-09292023-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala55-09292023-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala55-09292023-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6944\" class=\"wp-image-6944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala55-09292023-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala55-09292023-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala55-09292023-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/project-hood-gala55-09292023-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Project H.O.O.D. founder and New Beginnings Church Senior Pastor Corey Brooks delivers closing remarks at Project H.O.O.D.&#8217;s annual fundraising gala.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic1-09202023.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2250px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic1-09202023.jpg\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic1-09202023.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic1-09202023.jpg\" data-id=\"6587\" class=\"wp-image-6587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic1-09202023.jpg 2250w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic1-09202023-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic1-09202023-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic1-09202023-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Target Area Development Corp. Director of Education Nakiya Walters takes the stage to perform an original song at the organization\u2019s open mic event in Auburn Gresham. (Photo credit: Kelcey McKinney)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic2-09202023.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2250px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic2-09202023.jpg\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic2-09202023.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic2-09202023.jpg\" data-id=\"6586\" class=\"wp-image-6586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic2-09202023.jpg 2250w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic2-09202023-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic2-09202023-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/target-open-mic2-09202023-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Musical trio Ancestral Family Business perform an original song at Target Area Development Corp.&#8217;s Light in the Night event.. (Photo credit: Kelcey McKinney)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-staff-at-CVI-Advocacy-Meeting-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-staff-at-CVI-Advocacy-Meeting-1-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-staff-at-CVI-Advocacy-Meeting-1-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-staff-at-CVI-Advocacy-Meeting-1-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6552\" class=\"wp-image-6552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-staff-at-CVI-Advocacy-Meeting-1-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-staff-at-CVI-Advocacy-Meeting-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-staff-at-CVI-Advocacy-Meeting-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-staff-at-CVI-Advocacy-Meeting-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Alliance of Social Service Organizations (ALSO) staff gathers for a community violence intervention (CVI) advocacy meeting on Chicago\u2019s Northwest Side.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-CVI-Advocacy-meeting-ED-Lori-Crowder-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-CVI-Advocacy-meeting-ED-Lori-Crowder-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-CVI-Advocacy-meeting-ED-Lori-Crowder-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-CVI-Advocacy-meeting-ED-Lori-Crowder-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6551\" class=\"wp-image-6551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-CVI-Advocacy-meeting-ED-Lori-Crowder-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-CVI-Advocacy-meeting-ED-Lori-Crowder-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-CVI-Advocacy-meeting-ED-Lori-Crowder-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ALSO-CVI-Advocacy-meeting-ED-Lori-Crowder-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Meeting attendees learn of ALSO\u2019s violence intervention approach and its work within nine communities around Chicago.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff1-091823-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff1-091823-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff1-091823-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff1-091823-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6540\" class=\"wp-image-6540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff1-091823-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff1-091823-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff1-091823-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff1-091823-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Project H.O.O.D. founder and New Beginnings Church Senior Pastor Corey Brooks addresses the media during the construction kickoff of the Robert R. McCormick Leadership and Economic Opportunity Center in Woodlawn.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff2-091823-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff2-091823-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff2-091823-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff2-091823-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6539\" class=\"wp-image-6539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff2-091823-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff2-091823-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff2-091823-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/project-hood-construction-kickoff2-091823-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Project H.O.O.D. workers pass out food tickets for community members to enjoy dishes from local food trucks following their construction kickoff.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/UCAN-Meeting-57-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2250px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/UCAN-Meeting-57-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/UCAN-Meeting-57-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/UCAN-Meeting-57-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6398\" class=\"wp-image-6398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/UCAN-Meeting-57-scaled.jpg 2250w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/UCAN-Meeting-57-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/UCAN-Meeting-57-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/UCAN-Meeting-57-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">INVC Workforce Specialist Jalil King, a father of two who struggled with the impacts of violence and trauma until he was introduced to INVC by an outreach worker, shares his experience going through READI Chicago\u2019s re-entry pathway program and how he continues to build the \u201cBeloved Community\u201d through his current work at INVC.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Christa_Yolanda_Teny.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2424px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:61%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Christa_Yolanda_Teny.png\" width=\"2424\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Christa_Yolanda_Teny.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Christa_Yolanda_Teny.png\" data-id=\"6399\" class=\"wp-image-6399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Christa_Yolanda_Teny.png 2424w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Christa_Yolanda_Teny-768x475.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Christa_Yolanda_Teny-1536x951.png 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Christa_Yolanda_Teny-2048x1267.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2424px) 100vw, 2424px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Pictured left to right, UCAN President &#038; CEO Christa Hamilton, Breakthrough Executive Director Yolanda Fields, and INVC Founder &#038; Executive Director Teny Gross discuss their many successes in community violence intervention efforts on Chicago\u2019s West Side.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation1-091423.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2058px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:62%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation1-091423.png\" width=\"2058\" height=\"1280\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation1-091423.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation1-091423.png\" data-id=\"6390\" class=\"wp-image-6390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation1-091423.png 2058w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation1-091423-768x478.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation1-091423-1536x955.png 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation1-091423-2048x1274.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2058px) 100vw, 2058px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">2023 Communities Partnering 4 Peace\/City Colleges of Chicago Workforce Development Cohort Two graduates celebrate their Welding, Forklifting and CNC certifications.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation2-091423.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1868px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation2-091423.png\" width=\"1868\" height=\"1246\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation2-091423.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation2-091423.png\" data-id=\"6389\" class=\"wp-image-6389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation2-091423.png 1868w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation2-091423-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation2-091423-1536x1025.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1868px) 100vw, 1868px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Computer numerical control (CNC) graduate Tatiana Modeliste reflects on her experience with the program.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation3-091423.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1866px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation3-091423.png\" width=\"1866\" height=\"1244\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation3-091423.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation3-091423.png\" data-id=\"6388\" class=\"wp-image-6388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation3-091423.png 1866w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation3-091423-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/workforce-graduation3-091423-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1866px) 100vw, 1866px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) Workforce Development Supervisor Dominic Yao addresses Communities Partnering 4 Peace\/City Colleges of Chicago graduates.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBMR-SWOP-Audience-including-Ald-Raymond-Lopez-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBMR-SWOP-Audience-including-Ald-Raymond-Lopez-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBMR-SWOP-Audience-including-Ald-Raymond-Lopez-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBMR-SWOP-Audience-including-Ald-Raymond-Lopez-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6204\" class=\"wp-image-6204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBMR-SWOP-Audience-including-Ald-Raymond-Lopez-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBMR-SWOP-Audience-including-Ald-Raymond-Lopez-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBMR-SWOP-Audience-including-Ald-Raymond-Lopez-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/PBMR-SWOP-Audience-including-Ald-Raymond-Lopez-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Residents, community leaders and elected officials joined Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) and Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) for a joint presentation on community violence intervention (CVI) work.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SWOP-Program-Supervisor-Rafi-Peterson-and-PBMR-Program-Manager-Joseph-Mapp-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SWOP-Program-Supervisor-Rafi-Peterson-and-PBMR-Program-Manager-Joseph-Mapp-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SWOP-Program-Supervisor-Rafi-Peterson-and-PBMR-Program-Manager-Joseph-Mapp-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SWOP-Program-Supervisor-Rafi-Peterson-and-PBMR-Program-Manager-Joseph-Mapp-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6203\" class=\"wp-image-6203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SWOP-Program-Supervisor-Rafi-Peterson-and-PBMR-Program-Manager-Joseph-Mapp-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SWOP-Program-Supervisor-Rafi-Peterson-and-PBMR-Program-Manager-Joseph-Mapp-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SWOP-Program-Supervisor-Rafi-Peterson-and-PBMR-Program-Manager-Joseph-Mapp-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SWOP-Program-Supervisor-Rafi-Peterson-and-PBMR-Program-Manager-Joseph-Mapp-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Southwest Organizing Project Program Supervisor Rafi Peterson (left) and Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation Program Manager Joseph Mapp (right) discuss efforts toward gun violence reduction.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy2-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy2-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy2-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6190\" class=\"wp-image-6190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy2-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Dr. Franklin Cosey-Gay, PhD, Director of the University of Chicago Medicine\u2019s Violence Recovery Program (VRP) talks about the importance of partnerships in reducing gun violence in Chicago streets.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy1.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy1.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy1.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy1.png\" data-id=\"6187\" class=\"wp-image-6187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy1.png 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy1-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ph-advocacy1-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">LaDonna Peppers, Assistant Director of Project H.O.O.D.\u2019s Violence Impact Team (left) and James Highsmith, Director of Project H.O.O.D.\u2019s Violence Impact Team (right) speak to Woodlawn residents, representatives from the offices of elected officials and community violence intervention leaders about the significance of the Flatlining Violence Inspires Peace program, also known as FLIP.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-23-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2250px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:66%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-23-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2250\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-23-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-23-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6182\" class=\"wp-image-6182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-23-scaled.jpg 2250w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-23-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2250px) 100vw, 2250px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Claretian Associates\u2019 Communities Partnering 4 Peace Program Manager James \u201cJJ\u201d Sims speaks on his background and work with the organization. (Photo by James Guyton\/Rudd Resources)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-55-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2192px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:68%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-55-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2192\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-55-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-55-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6181\" class=\"wp-image-6181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-55-scaled.jpg 2192w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-55-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-55-1536x1051.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Clareain-Associates-55-2048x1402.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2192px) 100vw, 2192px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Residents, elected officials, and community violence intervention (CVI) professionals gathered for a community violence advocacy briefing on September 8, 2023 in South Chicago. (Photo by James Guyton\/Rudd Resources)<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Target-Area-Development-CVI-audience.png\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:1343px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:49%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Target-Area-Development-CVI-audience.png\" width=\"1343\" height=\"661\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Target-Area-Development-CVI-audience.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Target-Area-Development-CVI-audience.png\" data-id=\"6093\" class=\"wp-image-6093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Target-Area-Development-CVI-audience.png 1343w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Target-Area-Development-CVI-audience-768x378.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1343px) 100vw, 1343px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Residents, stakeholders, faith-based leaders and others attend a presentation on Target Area Development Corporation\u2019s community violence intervention work.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Joshua-Coakley-and-Dr-MJ-Target-Area-CVI-presentation-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Joshua-Coakley-and-Dr-MJ-Target-Area-CVI-presentation-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Joshua-Coakley-and-Dr-MJ-Target-Area-CVI-presentation-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Joshua-Coakley-and-Dr-MJ-Target-Area-CVI-presentation-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6084\" class=\"wp-image-6084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Joshua-Coakley-and-Dr-MJ-Target-Area-CVI-presentation-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Joshua-Coakley-and-Dr-MJ-Target-Area-CVI-presentation-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Joshua-Coakley-and-Dr-MJ-Target-Area-CVI-presentation-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Joshua-Coakley-and-Dr-MJ-Target-Area-CVI-presentation-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Target Area COO and Internal Executive Director Dr. MJ Stanford and External Executive Director Joshua Coakley were featured speakers at the organization\u2019s comprehensive presentation on their community violenceI intervention (CVI) work in Englewood, West Englewood and Auburn Gresham.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-advocacy-presentation-audience-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-advocacy-presentation-audience-1-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-advocacy-presentation-audience-1-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-advocacy-presentation-audience-1-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6072\" class=\"wp-image-6072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-advocacy-presentation-audience-1-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-advocacy-presentation-audience-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-advocacy-presentation-audience-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-advocacy-presentation-audience-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Attendees of Together Chicago\u2019s community violence intervention (CVI) presentation learn of reduction in shootings and homicides in Near West Side.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-professionals-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-professionals-1-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-professionals-1-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-professionals-1-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"6069\" class=\"wp-image-6069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-professionals-1-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-professionals-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-professionals-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Together-Chicago-CVI-professionals-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Together Chicago hosts a community violence intervention (CVI) presentation on August 29, 2023.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LIN_softball_2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LIN_softball_2-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LIN_softball_2-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LIN_softball_2-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"5635\" class=\"wp-image-5635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LIN_softball_2-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LIN_softball_2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LIN_softball_2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/LIN_softball_2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">New Life Centers and Enlace Chicago host a Light in the Night outing at La Villita Park where dozens gathered for summer softball.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/EnlaceNewLife-scaled.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/EnlaceNewLife-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/EnlaceNewLife-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/EnlaceNewLife-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"5629\" class=\"wp-image-5629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/EnlaceNewLife-scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/EnlaceNewLife-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/EnlaceNewLife-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/EnlaceNewLife-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Residents, elected officials and community violence intervention (CVI) leaders joined New Life Centers and Enlace Chicago for a discussion on local street outreach efforts to reduce gun violence in Little Village, Pilsen and Brighton Park.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sen-Durbin-MDW-visit-MFS-MPI-leadership-v-shape-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sen-Durbin-MDW-visit-MFS-MPI-leadership-v-shape-scaled.jpeg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sen-Durbin-MDW-visit-MFS-MPI-leadership-v-shape-scaled.jpeg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sen-Durbin-MDW-visit-MFS-MPI-leadership-v-shape-scaled.jpeg\" data-id=\"5498\" class=\"wp-image-5498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sen-Durbin-MDW-visit-MFS-MPI-leadership-v-shape-scaled.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sen-Durbin-MDW-visit-MFS-MPI-leadership-v-shape-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sen-Durbin-MDW-visit-MFS-MPI-leadership-v-shape-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Sen-Durbin-MDW-visit-MFS-MPI-leadership-v-shape-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">MFS President and CEO Ric Estrada, MPI Chief Training Officer Vanessa Perry DeReef PhD, Sen. 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