Metropolitan Peace Academy holds graduation for 4th cohort

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It was no ordinary graduation night at the South Shore Cultural Center Thursday.

It was the Metropolitan Peace Academy's 4th Cohort Graduation.

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The academy trains and develops leadership skills among people who can help reduce violence.