Gun Violence Awareness Day

From the mass shooting in Virginia Beach to recent incidents in Lexington, people want to stand up against gun violence.This weekend, some Kentucky communities are doing just that.Friday marks the start of national Wear Orange Weekend to raise awareness of gun violence.The color started representing this issue after a young woman was shot and killed in Chicago in 2013, her friends wore orange in her honor.At noon Friday, there will be a vigil in front of the courthouse in Georgetown. Businesses downtown have put up reminders for people to participate.

Source: MG News

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