Pain Into Purpose: Mothers Weigh in on Ongoing Violence in Chicago
As part of a Chicago Tonight’s special series, “Turning Pain into Purpose,” we are joined by two mothers affected by gun violence to discuss the work they’re doing in the community.
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As part of a Chicago Tonight’s special series, “Turning Pain into Purpose,” we are joined by two mothers affected by gun violence to discuss the work they’re doing in the community.
It has been more than two years since Nyisha Beemon’s daughter was shot and killed inside a convenience store. Now, she wants to purchase the store and turn it into a community hub that would offer support and counseling.
When Jaya Beemon was slain in 2020, her mother was overcome with grief. Now she is full of resolve to help her South Side Chicago community.
Nyisha Beemon is keeping her daughter's memory alive by working to combat gun violence in her community.
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