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\"Adorable and powerful picture,\" one user commented.

\"This generation gives me hope. I see you little man. I see you,\" another chimed in.

\"PHOTO:
Courtesy Katya Kelley
PHOTO: Aiden Kelley, 9, marched and made chalk drawings asked his neighbors to treat each other with respect and kindness in support of the Black Lives Matter movement outside his Chicago home in an undated handout photo.
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Aiden's mom said his classmates at Andrew Jackson Language Academy heard about the chalk drawings during a virtual class Monday and were inspired to start their own sidewalk drawings at home.

\"People said they appreciated my support for love and kindness,\" Aiden said.

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