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encouraging youth to reach their highest potential

M.U.R.A.L., Magnifying Urban Realities & Affecting Lives, is a uniquely interdisciplinary, grassroots-driven organization that works to inspire and unite Chicago communities and their youth by providing transformative resources and platforms that are in short supply or unavailable.

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“Love always shines, that’s how i’ll find you. In case you forgot, I hope this reminds you.”

– Lupe Fiasco

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M.U.R.A.L.
Northeastern Illinois University Jacob Carruthers Center For Inner-City Studies
700 E. Oakwood
Office 521
Chicago, IL 60653
Phone: 773.256.2034

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