ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A memorial service, “Say Their Names,” took place in Rochester Friday to honor those killed by police.
Elders & Allies to Free the People Roc recognized 52 victims of police violence from across the U.S., ranging in age from 4 to 70 years old. The service included seven individuals from the Rochester community.
The memorial service was held at Genesee Valley Park. Organizers discussed the impact of mass incarceration, saying it has created a class system in the U.S. They acknowledged progress in racial justice but emphasized that more work remains…