Tragedy in Ferguson, Missouri: Confusion and Mourning
Ferguson, Missouri, and thousands more, mourned as they laid Michael Brown to rest on Aug. 25.
Sixteen days earlier on Aug. 9, America exploded with the news of 18-year-old Brown being shot by police officer Darren Wilson. Details of the incident were varied from news reports with attacking officer Wilson, the teen robbing a convenience store, and to the Ferguson native being unarmed at the time of shooting. Turmoil had brewed in Ferguson from Aug. 10 for two weeks while riots erupted as police battled its citizens. Alongside the riots came protests in the name of justice; some were for Brown as some were for Darren Wilson. Everything quickly reduced last week at the request of the Brown Family, as stated by KSDK, “Tomorrow, all I want is peace while my son is being laid to rest,” said Brown Sr.
Reverend Al Sharpton used his eulogy to deliver a message on law enforcement and advocacy for amends, as recorded by Politico. “America, it’s time to deal with policing,” said the Reverend. He spoke on the need for policing guidelines and the injustice that has surrounded the aftermath of Brown’s death, which the crowd agreed with deeply. “We are not the haters, we’re the healers.”
As reported on Politico, “We are required to leave here today and change things,” said Sharpton when he addressed the crowd of 2,500 plus at the funeral.
Time has broadcasted that the community of Ferguson is hoping to make a lasting impact in terms of racial inequality. Brown’s funeral created an united front for their campaign as the Reverend spoke to their hearts’ wishes of equality. The violence and attention towards the city has subsided but the residents hope for a revolution to come from the tragedy; though Ferguson’s community are struggling to figure out how to achieve the justice that they deserve.
There is a difference of opinions surrounding the topic of Ferguson at Urbana High School. Social Studies Teacher Mark Foley said, “I think what happened to what happened to Brown was a tragedy for his family,” said Foley. “On a larger scale, I think the accident was a symptom of a larger problem of racism in society.”
“The police in the situation represent the government and society’s beliefs on the case,” said Foley speaking on the racial tension in America. “I believe that Darren Wilson will be acquitted since the police are rarely held accountable for their actions,”
“There should be more protests and it’ll be great if the incident could be spark for change in the country.” said Foley when asked on his thoughts of the riots in Ferguson. Foley’s thoughts relate directly to the ones in the St. Louis County city, where hope for change continues to live on.
Sixteen days earlier on Aug. 9, America exploded with the news of 18-year-old Brown being shot by police officer Darren Wilson. Details of the incident were varied from news reports with attacking officer Wilson, the teen robbing a convenience store, and to the Ferguson native being unarmed at the time of shooting. Turmoil had brewed in Ferguson from Aug. 10 for two weeks while riots erupted as police battled its citizens. Alongside the riots came protests in the name of justice; some were for Brown as some were for Darren Wilson. Everything quickly reduced last week at the request of the Brown Family, as stated by KSDK, “Tomorrow, all I want is peace while my son is being laid to rest,” said Brown Sr.
Reverend Al Sharpton used his eulogy to deliver a message on law enforcement and advocacy for amends, as recorded by Politico. “America, it’s time to deal with policing,” said the Reverend. He spoke on the need for policing guidelines and the injustice that has surrounded the aftermath of Brown’s death, which the crowd agreed with deeply. “We are not the haters, we’re the healers.”
As reported on Politico, “We are required to leave here today and change things,” said Sharpton when he addressed the crowd of 2,500 plus at the funeral.
Time has broadcasted that the community of Ferguson is hoping to make a lasting impact in terms of racial inequality. Brown’s funeral created an united front for their campaign as the Reverend spoke to their hearts’ wishes of equality. The violence and attention towards the city has subsided but the residents hope for a revolution to come from the tragedy; though Ferguson’s community are struggling to figure out how to achieve the justice that they deserve.
There is a difference of opinions surrounding the topic of Ferguson at Urbana High School. Social Studies Teacher Mark Foley said, “I think what happened to what happened to Brown was a tragedy for his family,” said Foley. “On a larger scale, I think the accident was a symptom of a larger problem of racism in society.”
“The police in the situation represent the government and society’s beliefs on the case,” said Foley speaking on the racial tension in America. “I believe that Darren Wilson will be acquitted since the police are rarely held accountable for their actions,”
“There should be more protests and it’ll be great if the incident could be spark for change in the country.” said Foley when asked on his thoughts of the riots in Ferguson. Foley’s thoughts relate directly to the ones in the St. Louis County city, where hope for change continues to live on.
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