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In San Rafael a Vigil--Justice for Mario Gonzalez and More

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On May 7, a small group in San Rafael protested the killing of Mario Gonzalez by police. Attendees listened to a speech given by George Galvis of curyj.org. Demonstrators chalked messages in remembrance of Gonzalez and other victims of police brutality.
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Mario Gonzalez was unarmed yet killed while in the custody of the Alameda, California Police Department on April 19.
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George Galvis is the Co-founder and executive director of Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ, pronounced “courage”). The group helps young people, particularly those involved in the criminal justice system, become community leaders for positive change.
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