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Protesters Gather In Irwin Park To Protest The Death Of George Floyd, Steve USS Cunningham Speaks To Demonstrators

IRWIN, Pa. (KDKA) -- Dozens of protesters gathered in Irwin Park over the death of George Floyd.

The Borough of Irwin is aware of a peaceful gathering for the general public scheduled to take place from 2PM to 4PM on...

Posted by Borough of Irwin on Wednesday, June 3, 2020

The protest started at 2 p.m. and lasted two hours.

Several speakers made speeches at the start of the demonstration. Around 2:40 p.m., organizers encouraged attendees to talk amongst each other about George Floyd and the other topics speakers had brought up earlier to the crowd.

Professional boxer Steve USS Cunningham also spoke to protesters as well.

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The protest in Irwin Park was organized by students from Norwin High School.

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