Henry and his team have seamlessly transitioned their student-focused #SpeakingPeace program into a format ideal for remote instruction. For info, visit https://t.co/fZ9dvgjccE #LeadersofNow
#ChicagoUpstander Henry Cervantes, featured in our Take a Stand Center, teaches nonviolent strategies to youth living in Chicago’s most violent neighborhoods & mentors the next generation of community leaders through
@PeaceXChicago. #TakeAStand
We're online with peace education! In this 15-minute video by @FreeSpiritChi PRO, Henry and Shaina discuss, then demonstrate, the four steps of nonviolent communication. https://t.co/fZ9dvgjccE #LeadersofNow
https://t.co/r0mSwG2MKI
Our "Speaking Peace" program was introduced to Chicago schools in early 2017. We're pleased to share this just-published white paper that describes what we do and what we've learned about teaching peace and nonviolence to elementary school students. https://t.co/9g6K81Fmod
In June 2019, several members of @PeaceXChicago traveled to East Africa, visiting genocide memorials, hearing Survivor stories, and meeting with Rwandan youth leaders.
Join us on 4/26 to watch the short film on the Peace Exchange’s trip, “Amahoro – The Peace Exchange in Rwanda,” followed by a Q&A with Program Manager Henry Cervantes.
Register now: https://t.co/PfoL5eVYQs
@FreeSpiritChi
Thanks for your wonderful comments Patti! Catch @The_Jo_1890’s Alexis Foldes and her fellow 2019 Peace Builders on Zoom this Sunday, April 26 at 6:30 pm!
SCREENING ALERT: April is Genocide Awareness Month, and to honor that, @ihmec is hosting a Zoom screening of the Free Spirit PRO-produced “Amahoro” doc made last summer, followed by a Q&A with @PeaceXChicago Program Manager Henry Cervantes.
RSVP here: https://t.co/2atFqs1VnQ
SUN, 4.26, 6:30 pm CST The Illinois Holocaust Museum will “Zoom" our @FreeSpiritChi-produced documentary "Amahoro | The Peace Exchange in Rwanda." Program Manager Henry Cervantes will host a post-film discussion. FREE--register at https://t.co/RUvXXtXlVs.
We commemorate International Women's Day with a shout-out to three of our co-founders: Jessica Olney, Jessica Disu II, and Susan Work! https://t.co/nX987yClxH
@JillFilipovic While we appreciate all our donors, several of our most generous supporters insist on anonymity. There are lots of reasons they want to keep things on the “down low,” but generally they’re people who don’t need or want accolades.
T-minus 34 hours until @wttw broadcasts "Amahoro: The Peace Exchange in Africa"! @PeaceXChicago
Stick around after for a collection of Free Spirit Media content featuring our friends @FreeStTheater, Move Me Soul, & @WSUnitedChi.
Will you be watching? Let us know!
EVENTS: Did you hear? @CollectedVoices awarded “Amahoro: The Peace Exchange in Rwanda” with the “Best Emerging Filmmakers” award—you're definitely going to want to tune in on @wttw to catch Free Spirit PRO’s work! As always with our friends, @PeaceXChicago