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Pics of last night's word-of-mouth candlelight vigil in Charlottesville
As reported last night, this was done literally person to person. They didn't use social media because they didn't want Nazis there.
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for a good cause it's beautiful huh. 
Stronger together
Love, not hate
Thousands denounce recent violence with candlelit march at U.Va.
Students, faculty, alumni and locals unite ‘to send a powerful message of love and inclusion’
by Bridget Starrs | Aug 17 2017 | 10 hours ago
Several thousand people gathered in Nameless Field Wednesday evening for a peaceful rally and march through Grounds in response to the violent events which unfolded this past weekend after white nationalists march through Grounds Friday evening.
The vigil was quietly advertised in recent days through word of mouth and text messages, and it was advised not to share information about the event on social media ahead of time — likely in an effort to prevent white nationalist activists from learning about the event.
“Events like this showed me how many people are on the same side, standing up to this,” fourth-year Medical student Anne Knisely said. “However, in terms of fear, events like this can also be targets. When I heard about the event, I was told by a friend not to post on social media because of the danger of it being a target for hate groups.”
In the end, no white nationalist or Neo-Nazi groups disrupted the event. ... Attendees ranged in age and background, and included University students, faculty, alumni and Charlottesville locals.
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Following the vigil, attendees left candles and flowers at the base of the Jefferson statue on the north side of the Rotunda.
Students, faculty, alumni and locals unite ‘to send a powerful message of love and inclusion’
by Bridget Starrs | Aug 17 2017 | 10 hours ago
Several thousand people gathered in Nameless Field Wednesday evening for a peaceful rally and march through Grounds in response to the violent events which unfolded this past weekend after white nationalists march through Grounds Friday evening.
The vigil was quietly advertised in recent days through word of mouth and text messages, and it was advised not to share information about the event on social media ahead of time — likely in an effort to prevent white nationalist activists from learning about the event.
“Events like this showed me how many people are on the same side, standing up to this,” fourth-year Medical student Anne Knisely said. “However, in terms of fear, events like this can also be targets. When I heard about the event, I was told by a friend not to post on social media because of the danger of it being a target for hate groups.”
In the end, no white nationalist or Neo-Nazi groups disrupted the event. ... Attendees ranged in age and background, and included University students, faculty, alumni and Charlottesville locals.
....
Following the vigil, attendees left candles and flowers at the base of the Jefferson statue on the north side of the Rotunda.
Classes don't start until next week? Not sure.
Five paragraphs. I don't think the CD will mind just this once.
I'm doing something I never do. I wore a blue and orange rugby shirt to work today. I wore a purple shirt yesterday. Generally I won't do that sort of thing, as it doesn't make much difference. Maybe someone on the Metro noticed.
