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Charlottesville: UVA hosting anti-gun violence rally planned for Saturday

Crystal Graham
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Valley residents rallied at the Augusta County Courthouse Friday afternoon against gun violence. Photo: Rebecca J. Barnabi/AFP

A number of community leaders, organizations and activists will gather Saturday for an anti-gun violence ride and rally in Charlottesville.

The Peace Up, Guns Down: Ride and Rally Calling for an End to Gun Violence is hosted by UVA Batten’s Public Engagement in Governance Looking, Listening & Learning Lab.

The event, part of a conflict resolution and violence reduction summit, will start at 12:30 p.m. with the Rally of Rides featuring classic cars.

The Rally of Rides car processional will begin at the Jefferson School Center parking lot at 233 4th Street NW. It will end at the Boys & Girls Club at 1000 Cherry Ave. in Charlottesville.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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