Take the pledge to end violence

Bears great Charles “Peanut” Tillman, elected leaders and violence prevention groups will kick off this year’s #RespectLife campaign March 24.

Hone your public speaking skills

PUSH Excel Oratory Society and the Chicago Westside NAACP Youth Council invites K-12 students to twice-monthly workshops. The next session is at 9 a.m. March 18 at Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 W. Jackson Blvd.