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Protesters peacefully assemble in Seattle on Black Friday

Nov 23, 2017, 7:07 AM | Updated: Nov 24, 2017, 7:54 pm
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Protesters gather around the tree in Seattle on Black Friday. (SDOT)
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Protesters peacefully assemble in Seattle on Black Friday