Why '1870' pin was worn at the State of the Union

Why '1870' pin was worn at the State of the Union

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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus and other Democrats wore buttons with "1870" on them during the State of the Union address as a stand against police brutality and a call for meaningful reform. The number refers to the year of the first known instance of police killing a free, unarmed…

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