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Aria Bender

Interviews From Black Lives Matter Rally In Springfield

By Rachel Otwell • Jul 11, 2016
Rachel Otwell

Earlier this year, I reported on how Black Lives Matter is "more than just a hash-tag." That is obviously evident across the country as thousands of protestors have engaged in events and rallies meant to further the cause of bringing an end to police brutality and systemic racism in recent days.

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