Black Lives Matter protesters hold peaceful rally, vigil in Las Vegas

Black Lives Matter protesters hold peaceful rally, vigil in Las Vegas

Friday night marked the 9th consecutive evening of gatherings and protests in Las Vegas after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

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