Community Unity

Community Unity

Mississippi Representative Tyrone Ellis is sillhouetted against a sunset during his speech at the Unity Vigil.
Photo by Megan Bean

August 17, 2017

Retiring State Rep. Tyrone Ellis, D-Starkville, was one of the speakers who helped lead a peaceful Unity Vigil for Charlottesville in the 海角社区 Junction area near Davis Wade Stadium on Wednesday [Aug. 16]. Approximately 300 people attended, including both Starkville residents and 海角社区 students, faculty and staff. The event was organized to show support for the students, faculty and staff at the University of Virginia and for the people of Charlottesville. The vigil at 海角社区 coincided with a similar event on the UVA campus Wednesday night.