May 25, 2024, 11:14 PM
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Efforts for police reform after George Floyd's death remain stalled in Washington

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  • A protest against police brutality was held in Kensington on the 4th anniversary of George Floyd's death.
  • The gathering also addressed Israel's treatment of Palestinians in the conflict with Hamas.
  • Efforts for police reform in Washington four years after George Floyd's murder have almost faded completely.
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Four years ago, George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis. Recently, efforts to make big changes in laws in his honor have slowed down a lot in Washington. Taurean Small talks about this. A protest took place in Kensington on Saturday to speak out against police violence, marking the 4th anniversary of George Floyd's death. The event was also a way to show disapproval of how Israel treats the Palestinians during the conflict with Hamas. People gathered at Norris Square Park for the protest. The Philadelphia Answer Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation organized this demonstration. The story talks about how the push for new laws inspired by George Floyd's death has lost steam in Washington. It also mentions a protest against police brutality and solidarity with Palestinians in Kensington. The event was organized by two groups, showing support for social justice causes.

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