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Demonstrators call for end to systemic racism, new Police Commissioner in Springfield
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Springfield community and faith leaders gathered Saturday to call for the dismissal of Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and to address what they call systemic racism in the city.
By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WGGB, WSHM-LD) Springfield community and faith leaders gathered Saturday to call for the dismissal of Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and to address what they call systemic racism in the city.
Hundreds of demonstrators met at Adams Park and marched down to Wesley United Methodist Church on State Street. They said they want to ask the mayor if he believes systemic racism exists in the city.