Ferguson

Ferguson was a city in Missouri that gained national attention after the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager, by a police officer. The incident sparked protests and debates about police violence, racial bias, and systemic inequality. Critics argued that the response by law enforcement was often aggressive and unfair, highlighting longstanding issues of racial injustice. The case became a symbol of broader concerns about policing practices and race relations in the United States. Ferguson's events prompted national conversations about criminal justice reform and community-police relations.