Rallies Across CT Call for Justice After Death of George Floyd
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Several rallies have been held across Connecticut since the weekend to call for change and justice after the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee against Floyd's neck for several minutes.
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A symbolic funeral procession was held in Hartford for George Floyd.
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In New Haven, there was a peaceful demonstration entitled #WeCantBreathe. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of City Hall. About 300 protesters were also at the New Haven Police Headquarters, where police were positioned in front of the main entrance.
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Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin kneels at a protest about the death of George Floyd.
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In Waterbury, a protest was put together by the Black Lives Matter Movement on Sunday.
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They said their goal is to bring awareness to police brutality and the impact on the African American community.
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This was in New Haven.
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Protesters in Hartford on Capitol Avenue Tuesday.
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Hartford Capitol Avenue protest with signs Tuesday (3)
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Protesters in Hartford, Conn. on June 1, 2020.
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Protesters in Hartford, Conn. on June 1, 2020.
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Protesters blocking traffic on I-84 near exit 49 in Hartford, Conn. on June 1, 2020.
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Connecticut State troopers seen standing arm in arm with protesters calling for justice for George Floyd in Hartford, Conn. on June 1, 2020.
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Protesters march outside the Bristol Police Department in Bristol, Conn.
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Protesters in Hartford, Conn. on June 1, 2020.
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Protesters gather at a rally in Norwich, Conn. on June 2, 2020.
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Protesters gathered across the street from the South Windsor Police Department on June 2, 2020.
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Protesters gathered outside town hall in West Hartford on June 2, 2020.
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Protesters gathered outside town hall in West Hartford on June 2, 2020.
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Protesters gathered in New Haven, Conn. on June 3, 2020.
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Protesters gathered in New Haven, Conn. on June 3, 2020.
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A symbolic funeral procession for George Floyd moved through Windsor and Hartford on Wednesday.
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A symbolic funeral procession for George Floyd moved through Windsor and Hartford on Wednesday.
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A symbolic funeral procession for George Floyd moved through Windsor and Hartford on Wednesday.
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A symbolic funeral procession for George Floyd moved through Windsor and Hartford on Wednesday.
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A symbolic funeral procession for George Floyd moved through Windsor and Hartford on Wednesday.
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A symbolic funeral procession for George Floyd moved through Windsor and Hartford on Wednesday.
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A symbolic funeral procession for George Floyd moved through Windsor and Hartford on Wednesday.
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Protesters along Route 44 in Avon on June 4, 2020.
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Protesters along Route 44 in Avon on June 4, 2020.
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A vigil in Bloomfield in honor of George Floyd on June 4, 2020.
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A vigil in Bloomfield in honor of George Floyd on June 4, 2020.
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Yale New Haven Health employees rally for Black Lives Matter on June 5, 2020.
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East Have police Lt. Joseph Murgo stands with organizers at a Black Lives Matter protest on June 5, 2020.
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Protesters gathered in Milford, Conn. on June 8, 2020.
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Protesters gather in Milford, Conn. on June 8, 2020.
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Protesters gather at Hartford City Hall calling to defund the police and invest in community programs in the city. June 10, 2020.
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Protesters gather at Hartford City Hall calling to defund the police and invest in community programs in the city. June 10, 2020.
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Protesters gather at Hartford City Hall calling to defund the police and invest in community programs in the city. June 10, 2020.
