One Year in Ferguson
How it sounded. How it looked. How it felt.
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These voices and images are meant to represent a year of tragedy, reflection, action and change. They are not in strict chronological order.
8/7/2015
With photos by St. Louis Public Radio Staff; Wiley Price, Lawrence Bryant and Maurice Meredith/St. Louis American; Bill Greenblatt/UPI and August Jennewein/UMSL
Part 1: Confusion
What just happened? A whirlwind and few answers followed in the days immediately after Michael Brown died, taking the world with it.
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Part 2: Grief
First, a funeral. But the region mourned in many other ways, too. Out of fear, out of anger, out of mistrust, out of chaos. For many, the mourning continues.
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Part 3: Waiting
The wait for the grand jury’s decision was upon us. Some hypothesized. Some bought guns and plywood. Some prayed. Some were silent. When would it happen? What would the decision be? The region was on edge with questions. It was a wait that would last for months.
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Part 4: The Decision
The Monday before Thanksgiving the news was announced: No charges for Officer Darren Wilson. Though a decision was made, a strong sense of unresolved resolution lingered. There were fires set and businesses lost. Deep sadness came for some, and, for others, profound relief. The wait was over, but was justice served?
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Part 5: Organizing for Change
In ways large and small, through difficult conversations and town hall meetings, formal conferences and casual gatherings, people started organizing for change. What happens next? Each day we’re finding out more.
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Project Credits
Audio by St. Louis Public Radio StaffPhotos by St. Louis Public Radio staff; Wiley Price, Lawrence Bryant and Maurice Meredith/St. Louis American; Bill Greenblatt/UPI; August Jennewein/UMSL
Editing by Stephanie Lecci, Bill Raack and Kelsey Proud
Production by Brent Jones
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