An assembly for the Black Lives Matter movement is slated to occur today in Circleville.

According to organizers, the gathering will be peaceful and occur from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday at the Pickaway County Courthouse on Court Street. A number of speakers will participate.

Masks are encouraged, organizers said.

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