In continued support of the pillars of education, empowerment and tolerance, the Black McDonald’s Operators Association is excited to announce the return of the ‘LOVE CONQUERS ALL TOUR’ an “edutainment” experience for elementary students inspired by the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, the BMOA along with educational performance troupe Free Lunch Academy will take the tour to more than an dozen public schools across the Chicagoland area.
Love Conquers All is one-hour interactive stage play designed to teach students about conflict resolution, partnership and respect for one’s self, community and others. Inspired by the philosophies of Dr. King, the central themes of the play are love and non-violence which are showcased through a relatable stories of youth experiences. After each show, students are guided in discussion on ways they can resist negative behaviors and be better citizens. Students are also given the chance to show how they will apply these life lessons post-event through a creativity competition that allows them to submit original artwork, writings and other content that display love and tolerance in their community.
This year’s tour will visit the following schools:
– Ogden Elementary – 24 W. Walton St.
– Ray Elementary – 5631 S. Kimbark Ave.
– King Elementary – 644 W. 71st St.
– Sherman School of Excellence – 1000 W. 52nd St.
– LEARN Campbell – 212 S. Fransico Ave.
– Marsh Elementary – 9822 S. Exchange Ave.
– O’Keefe Elementary – 6940 S. Merrill Ave.
– Nash Elementary – 4837 W. Erie St.
– Leland Elementary – 512 S. Lavergne Ave.
– Hillside School – 4804 W. Harrison St.
– Chicago Jesuit Academy – 5058 W. Jackson Blvd.
– Carson Elementary – 5516 S. Maplewood Ave.
*Note: additional schools may be added.
For more details on the Love Conquers All Tour, visit www.freelunchacademy.com
