As part of a Chicago Tonight’s special series, “Turning Pain into Purpose,” we are joined byNyisha Beemon andCatalina Andrade two mothers affected by gun violence to discuss the work they’re doing in the community.

Learn about their stories here:

Pain Into Purpose: Mother Who Lost Daughter to Gun Violence Wants to Turn Convenience Store Where She Died Into Community Hub

Pain Into Purpose: Mother Who Lost 2 Sons to Gun Violence Seeks Answers

Pain Into Purpose: In Search of Justice for Miguel Rios

A three-part series from WTTW News, Pain Into Purpose tells the stories of three grieving mothers whose children have been killed by gun violence and the ways in which they turned that pain into action. Their stories aired May 23 - 25 on“Chicago Tonight.”