Mothers Against Gun Violence reminds us each year during their vigil in Clinton Square that violence impacts all of us. The organization held an event this evening, and names of victims of gun violence over the past decade were read aloud.
MAGV Syracuse was formed in 2005 by Syracuse’s Helen Hudson.
Clinton Square
Steeped in history and prized for its versatility, Clinton Square is maybe the only place in the ‘Cuse that can hold a KlezFest, a Black Lives Matter rally, a candlelight vigil, sunrise Yoga, and a Blues performance.
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Mothers Against Gun Violence annual event was held in Clinton Square on Sunday.
Syracuse Press Club officer Josh Cradduck (left) made a brief speech during a vigil for slain French journalists on Saturday night. The event was held in Clinton Square.
Last night 35 dove-shaped, bio-safe balloons were released on the SU Quad to remember the students killed in the Pan-Am 103 bombing. Remembrance Week runs Oct. 19-25.
Students joined the vigil at the Wall of Remembrance.
The Rev. Dr. Tiffany Steinwert, dean of Hendricks Chapel, prayed with the Remembrance Scholars and students during the vigil.
Young drummer Maxwell Brown led the Syracuse Elks Band drumline on stage to close out the 12th Annual Mothers Against Gun Violence Vigil on Sunday. His father is drummer Nate Brown from Brownskin Band.
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Common Councilor Helen Hudson takes a moment to reflect at the 12th Annual Mothers Against Gun Violence Candlelight Vigil Sunday evening in Clinton Square.
Downtown Syracuse
The event was organized by the National Action Network, which pledged to hold vigils in 100 cities today.
The rally was held one week following the trial verdict in Sanford, FL and almost four months to the day after the 1,000,000 Hoodie march in Syracuse.
Walt Dixie, National Action Network Chapter President (Syracuse)
Yaschia Kinsey, activist
Timothy Jennings-Bey (aka Noble), activist
Helen Hudson, Syracuse Common Councilor
Julius Edwards, Director Dunbar Center
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