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1993 - "Light for Justice" candlelight vigil

June 28, 1993 - "Light for Justice" candlelight vigil held at Marshall Park.
  • A number of Charlotte's anti-crime organizations come together with politicians, police officials, ministers, and residents to hold a "Light for Justice" candlelight vigil at Marshall Park. 
  • Gabriel Morgan, 12, holds a candle and a photograph of his murdered brother, Thomas. Thomas was stabbed to death at age 13.
Event Date: 
June 28, 1993
Event Type: 
90s Charlotte 1990-1999
Exhibit & Section: 
African American Album Volume 2 [1]
Main Image: 
"Light for Justice" candlelight vigil at Marshall Park
Node Order: 
1950
Tags: 
African American Album 2 - Events Timeline [2]
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Event Date Field: 
Monday, January 1, 2018
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Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/african-american-album-volume-2/1993-light-justice-candlelight-vigil

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[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/african-american-album-volume-2 [2] https://www.cmstory.org/tags/african-american-album-2-events-timeline