Unity Over Violence Rally At The State Capitol Canceled

Update 10:32 a.m. 5/16/23:

The event scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. at the State Capitol on Friday has been canceled.

It is currently unclear what led to the cancelation or if organizers have plans to reschedule the rally.

This is a breaking news update, the original story can be found below.

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Reverend Jesse Jackson will be in Oklahoma for a special rally at the state capitol.

The "Unity Over Violence" rally will happen on the steps of the state capitol on Friday morning.

Reverend Jackson is expected to address the issues of violence and coalition building. Jackson is also expected to address recent news out of McCurtain County after a journalist released audio recordings that he says captured the sheriff making racist remarks.

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The rally is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City.