The outcry over the brutal beating death of Tyre Nichols and the Memphis police officers charged in his death continued, as a small group of protestors gathered in Upper Darby, as part of a nationwide call for justice.
The UDTJ organization which stands for "Understanding, Devotion, Take Action and Justice" held a small protest under the 69th Street Bridge in Upper Darby Saturday afternoon.
"The sign says, ‘Black Cops Bleed Blue.’ Too often times we depend on people of color to step into certain positions and we trust them to actually provide, and protect and serve our community properly and often times it’s not the case," said Dyamond Gibbs, an organizer of the protest. "When I say Black cops bleed blue too, they also get sucked into the anti-blackness culture.
The five officers involved have all been fired and now face multiple charges, including a second-degree murder charge.
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