Dozens of people gathered in the bitter cold at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Saturday evening to protest the police killing of Tyre Nichols, and rally for all victims of police brutality
“We are out here to show solidarity to not only Tyre but to all police brutality victims and their families," said Iris Butler, who was involved in bringing everyone together for the event on Saturday. “I refuse to watch any more of my Black and brown brothers and sisters die in the hands of anyone else. I feel like videos like that really promote more trauma to the Black community and I refuse to engage with that myself ... disappointed and heartbroken.
Several groups, including the Denver Communists, helped organize the demonstration. Those behind the event said they do not believe any fundamental progress has happened since the George Floyd protests in 2020. The event started with speeches on the steps of the Capitol and ended with a march through the city of Denver.
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