A Prayer Vigil for Racial Justice in honor and memory of George Floyd was held in Liberty Square in Newport on Monday evening.
Area clergy, branch members, Mayor Jamie Bova and Congressman David Cicilline participated in the event that drew approximately 150 people to the square.
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