The Chicago International Youth Peace Movement Hosted a Peace March in the North Lawndale Community on Saturday August 1, 2015.  Tonja Harris a friend of over 20 years and Founder of The Mirror Project invited U Can Turn It Around to walk in her community for peace.  The first thing that automatically stood out was the fact that the Millennials were definitely at the helm of leadership.  Seeing young people in leadership was very refreshing because normally there is someone older leading the charge.  As elders we were asked to position ourselves so that the younger people could lead the march. The March started at Springfield and Roosevelt and ended at Homan and Arthington with a celebration.  It was definitely a lively bunch with strong young people leading the way! They were passionate, fearless and concerned about their community.  If a difference is to be made in the war against violence it will be made when younger people take full control of the matter! They are the “it” factor! Along the way Chicago Bulls Center Jokim Noah joined marchers and served as a source of encouragement for many of the young people in attendance. Ameena Matthews of Pause for Peace & The Interrupters was also very visible and vocal during the event.  Other supporters of the march were the Earthheart Foundation, (CBMA) Campaign For Black Male Achievement, Kuumba Lynx, Holy Family Ministries, N.O.B.L.E. Chicago, and Rush Card representatives.   Many communities in Chicago are starting to stand up against violence. This surely is not a problem that only exists here but in other metropolitan cities. We hope that other other young people take a stand to fight for the peace that they deserve!