PHOTO: Joakim Noah marches to end violence in Chicago
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Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah is heavily involved in the Windy City community through his Noah's Arc Foundation, which helps local children develop through art and sports.
He participated in a peace walk Saturday to help reduce violence in the city.
Thanks to NBA superstar @JoakimNoah for marching for peace in Chicago. I respect this young man a lot! #KeepThePeace pic.twitter.com/R1BgBfDo1j
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) August 1, 2015
There were 435 homicides in Chicago in 2014, according to the Chicago Tribune.