A national movement grew following the death of a Chicago teenager.
Students from several West Side schools and those who work with young people made sure to wear orange on Friday for an anti-violence march.
Wear Orange is an gun violence awareness campaign. It honors Hadiya Pendleton, who was shot and killed at 15 years old just days after performing at the parade for President Barack Obama's second inauguration.It's been 10 years since Hadiya's death. Several events are planned for this weekend around the country to honor what would have been Hadiya's birthday.
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