Today we spoke with two local young activist, LaKaia Shelton and Briauna Smith, about how they organized a 300-person Black Lives Matter march in Tapphannock, Virginia, and about the difference between organizing in rural versus urban areas. We also spoke with them about their experiences with racism and what young people should be doing to make their voices heard. 

Follow LaKaia Shelton on Intagram: lakaiamonet and Facebook: LaKaia Shelton

Follow Briauna Smith on Instagram: itbriau and Facebook: Briauna Smith

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