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Nashville: National Guard lay down shields at peaceful protest
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/protesters-gather-at-legislative-plaza"Activists and local church leaders held a peaceful protest at the state capitol Monday evening.
The crowd sang songs like "This Little Light of Mine," held signs reading "Black Lives Matter," and chanted "no justice, no peace."
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One of the organizers said, "We want to invite these law enforcement officers to lay down their swords and shields and join us."
The troops did not join in on the songs or chants. But, the crowd erupted in cheers as some of the guardsmen laid down their shields, allowing the activists to continue to peacefully protest."....
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