South Florida activists look to combine Black Lives Matter initiatives during virtual forum

South Florida activists look to combine Black Lives Matter initiatives during virtual forum

U.S. Rep.

Lois Frankel hosted a virtual forum on racial justice on police reform that included South Florida activists.

TOGETHER A NUMBER OF SOUTHFLORIDA ACTIVISTS&ONE DAYAFTER THE U-S HOUSE PASSED APOLICE REFORM BILL NAMED AFTERGEORGE FLOYD .

THE REPUBLICANLED SENATE SAYS IT WON'TAPPROVE THAT BILL.

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