Michelle Obama Chicago Youth Violence: FLOTUS To Address Community Leaders In April Speech

Michelle Obama Returning To Chicago To Speak On Youth Violence
CHICAGO,IL - FEBRUARY 28: First lady Michelle Obama speaks about a school exercise program February 28, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama unveiled a new initiative called 'Let's Move Active Schools' to help schools create a physical activity programs for students. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
CHICAGO,IL - FEBRUARY 28: First lady Michelle Obama speaks about a school exercise program February 28, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama unveiled a new initiative called 'Let's Move Active Schools' to help schools create a physical activity programs for students. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Two months after Michelle Obama returned to her hometown for the funeral of the slain inaugural performer Hadiya Pendelton, the first lady will come to Chicago to give a talk urging community leaders to help curb youth violence.

The Sun-Times reports the White House announced Obama will speak at an April 10 luncheon hosted by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, with the expected attendees including civic organizations like the Commercial Club, the Economic Club, the Executives' Club, and World Business Chicago.

April marks yet another of the first lady's efforts to engage community and business leaders on social issues affecting Chicago. During her Feb. 28 Chicago visit promoting her "Let's Move!" anti-obesity campaign, Obama called on the city's decision-makers to invest in more opportunities for youth — which, according to the Tribune, will be the crux of her April visit as well.

The luncheon, titled "Working Together to Address Youth Violence in Chicago," is slated for 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave.

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