Circles & Ciphers

Circles & Ciphers A safe space for young people impacted by violence to get free and create their own reality. Morse (the corner of Ashland and Morse) in Chicago, IL.

Please join us for our weekly peace circles every Wednesday from 3:30pm-5:30pm- open to young people of color (impacted by violence) - in the Peace room located in the basement of the United Church of Rogers Park at 1545 W. Our circles are led by young people in the Rogers Park and Chicago community. Food available after! We seek to create a more equitable and peaceful community through open dialogue and shared story.

EVERYBODY EATS! 🍽️🔥 AND WE MEAN EVERYBODY!This Saturday, we’re bringing the community together for a night of good food,...
10/13/2026

EVERYBODY EATS! 🍽️🔥 AND WE MEAN EVERYBODY!

This Saturday, we’re bringing the community together for a night of good food, live music, and celebration!

Join us for our annual C&C fundraiser as we celebrate our history, spotlight young artists, and raise support to keep our work going!

🎤 Artist Lineup: Zeke & Heem, RWE Neptune, Pressure, Akeem & Marko Stat$

Performances hosted by: Pressure

The Experience: Community dinner, live performances, dance & hip-hop cyphers!

📅 Saturday, October 17 | 6–10 PM
📍 1545 W Morse Ave, Chicago

FREE & OPEN TO EVERYONE! Donations are encouraged to help sustain our work with young people.

Swipe for the full schedule and lineup!

Bring your friends, bring your family. There’s a place for you here!

10/07/2026

In episode 3 of Cut The Mic, Jilla explains the import of family holding you accountable to stay on your dean.

Circles and Ciphers and Classick Studios Presents “Cut the Mic” - a docu-series, sponsored by Healing Illinois, following young artists of color impacted by violence and incarceration as they work through wellness and what it means to be a sustainable artist in this era of modern music.

10/05/2026

In Episode of 3 of Cut The Mic, Gold Haze stresses the importance of holding each other accountable and staying focused on your craft.

Circles and Ciphers and Classick Studios Presents “Cut the Mic” - a docu-series, sponsored by Healing Illinois, following young artists of color impacted by violence and incarceration as they work through wellness and what it means to be a sustainable artist in this era of modern music.

10/02/2026

In Episode 3 of Cut the Mic, Justine Ogbevire details what she has learned about trusting herself and nourishing her gifts.

Circles and Ciphers and Classick Studios Presents “Cut the Mic” - a docu-series, sponsored by Healing Illinois, following young artists of color impacted by violence and incarceration as they work through wellness and what it means to be a sustainable artist in this era of modern music.

Wisdom. Love. Care. Legacy.Lauryn Hill + Beyoncé, honored through symbols of what we carry and what we pour back into ea...
10/01/2026

Wisdom. Love. Care. Legacy.

Lauryn Hill + Beyoncé, honored through symbols of what we carry and what we pour back into each other.

The Black dollar is more than currency. It’s what we choose to invest in — our people, our culture, and our collective abundance.

In Circles We Trust.
Healing In Motion.

10/01/2026

In Episode 3 of “Cut the Mic” - Chris Classick of Classick Studios breaks down how artists can talk themselves out of opportunities to grow and flourish. Artists - don’t create obstacles before you start executing your vision.

Circles and Ciphers and Classick Studios Presents “Cut the Mic” - a docu-series, sponsored by Healing Illinois, following young artists of color impacted by violence and incarceration as they work through wellness and what it means to be a sustainable artist in this era of modern music.

Join us Oct 17th for our fundraiser “EVERYBODY EATS” We will have food, panel, performances and hip-hop cypher! Come cel...
09/30/2026

Join us Oct 17th for our fundraiser “EVERYBODY EATS” We will have food, panel, performances and hip-hop cypher! Come celebrate the amazing relationship with C&C and UCRP. FREE with RSVP but donations are highly suggested! Link in bio. 🍽️🎤

Special shoutout to SkyART for the amazing opportunity to perform and highlight our young people. It is super important ...
09/24/2026

Special shoutout to SkyART for the amazing opportunity to perform and highlight our young people. It is super important to continue to invest in our young people and their creative endeavors…that’s one of the main reasons Circles and Ciphers still exists. We want to support the next generation of artists and entrepreneurs to have a sustainable pathway..even when it is non-traditional.

Invest in the next evolution of C&C. “Everybody Eats” Fundraiser Oct. 17th. Get yall tickets! Free but donations are highly suggested! 💪🏾🏆

Akeem for Healing In Motion we believe in the power of young people and their capacity to grow. “In Circles We Trust” te...
09/15/2026

Akeem for Healing In Motion
we believe in the power of young people and their capacity to grow.

“In Circles We Trust” tees out now.

09/14/2026

Struggle meals are all about making something out of what you have 😂

We asked our young people what they ate when options were limited, and the answers definitely got creative.

That’s also what everybody uses about - showing up for our community when resources are tight and making sure every mind has something on their plate

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1545 W. Morse Avenue (2nd Floor)
Chicago, IL
60626

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 3:30pm

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