Matthews, Ameena

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August 1, 2011

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Gang 'Interrupters' Fight Chicago's Cycle Of Violence

Ameena Matthews is a former gang member who now works to stop retaliatory gang violence in some of Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods. She is one of the subjects of a new documentary called The Interrupters.

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Ameena Matthews
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