Michael Brown

Michael Brown was an 18-year-old African American man who was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014. The incident sparked widespread protests and discussions about race, policing practices, and use of force in the United States. Many believed Brown's death highlighted issues of systemic inequality and the treatment of Black communities by law enforcement. The case received national attention and contributed to the Black Lives Matter movement, prompting ongoing debates about justice, accountability, and reform in policing.