Activists call for justice after BLM protester Tianna Arata charged with five felonies

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Activists call for justice after BLM protester Tianna Arata charged with five felonies

A 20-year-old Black Lives Matter organizer was arrested on July 21 after organizing a protest against police brutality. She was charge with five felonies.

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