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In wake of Chauvin verdict, Newtown plans rally, talks on public policy reforms

The Newtown Florist Club rally Monday, June 1, 2020, gave opportunity for young people to discuss their feelings on recent protests and the causes behind them as well as plan out what steps they may want to take next during the event where Rose Johnson, Newtown’s executive director, said the gathering is not a protest but a “community organizing event.” - photo by Scott Rogers

06022020 RALLY 1.jpg — The Newtown Florist Club rally Monday, June 1, 2020, gave opportunity for young people to discuss their feelings on recent protests and the causes behind them as well as plan out what steps they may want to take next during the event where Rose Johnson, Newtown’s executive director, said the gathering is not a protest but a “community organizing event.” - photo by Scott Rogers

Calling the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin a “wake-up call for the community,” the Newtown Florist Club said it wants to host a community rally and further conversations on public policy considerations around law enforcement.