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Slideshow: Photos from the Vigil for Sandra Bland

Tess Cagle and Jesús Nazario
July 24, 2015
Jesús Nazario

A vigil was held Thursday evening to honor the life of Sandra Bland, who was found dead in a Waller County, Texas jail cell after being brought into custody on July 9th. Participants marched from Victory Grill to the Capitol, carrying candles and signs.

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