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A Decade After Michael Brown's Death, Ferguson's Journey of Change and Challenge

Reflecting on ten years of grief, activism, and slow progress in a community seeking justice and equality.

  • Michael Brown's death ignited nationwide protests and highlighted systemic racism in law enforcement.
  • Ferguson has seen some changes, including a predominantly Black police force and the election of its first Black mayor.
  • Michael Brown Sr. has turned his grief into activism, supporting other families who have lost loved ones.
  • Despite some progress, residents feel that substantial economic and social improvements are still lacking.
  • The legacy of the Ferguson protests continues to influence local politics and national movements for racial justice.
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