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Public events in memory of Philando Castile

July 6, 2017 at 2:56AM
Flowers rest on a Memorial bench to Philando Castile, outside J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School, where Castile worked as a nutrition services supervisor and was seen Saturday, June 17, 2017. Castile was fatally shot by St. Anthony officer Jeronimo Yanez during a traffic stop on July 6. Yanez was acquitted of all charges in a verdict at the Ramsey County Courthouse Friday.
Flowers rested last month on a memorial bench to Philando Castile, outside J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School, where Castile worked as a nutrition services supervisor. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Thursday: Black Love, a Remembrance Celebration, 3-9 p.m., Como Park Picnic Pavilion, 1199 Midway Pkwy., St. Paul, hosted by Black St. Paul. With music and speakers, including Diamond Rey­nolds, Castile's girlfriend.

Friday: Unity & Peace Lantern Release, 6:30-9 p.m., 2077 Larpenteur Av. W., Falcon Heights. Lanterns cost $3-$10; proceeds go to the Philando Castile Relief Foundation.­

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