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Ferguson, Missouri is a suburb of St. Louis with a population of around 21,000 people. While it may seem like just another small town, Ferguson gained national attention in 2014 due to the shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, by a white police officer. The incident and the subsequent protests and unrest that followed brought to light long-standing racial tensions and issues with policing in the community.

The shooting of Michael Brown on August 9, 2014, sparked massive protests and civil unrest in Ferguson. The incident led to a vigorous debate over police brutality, racial profiling, and the militarization of local law enforcement. The protests in Ferguson became a focal point for the Black Lives Matter movement, bringing attention to the mistreatment and discrimination experienced by African American communities at the hands of law enforcement.

The response from the police to the protests was highly criticized, with reports of excessive force, the use of tear gas, and arrests of journalists and bystanders. The situation escalated to the point where Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and called in the National Guard to restore order.

The Department of Justice conducted an investigation into the practices of the Ferguson Police Department and found a pattern of racial bias and unconstitutional actions, including excessive force, discriminatory traffic stops, and the disproportionate targeting of African American residents. The report also revealed a profit-driven approach to law enforcement, with the police using tickets and fines to generate revenue for the city.

The shooting of Michael Brown and the ensuing events led to a national conversation about race, policing, and socio-economic disparities. Ferguson became a symbol of the systemic issues that plague many communities across the United States. The events in Ferguson also sparked changes in police practices and policies, as well as calls for reforms in the criminal justice system.

Despite the negative attention it received, Ferguson has since made efforts to address the issues that were brought to light. The community has taken steps to improve police-community relations and implement changes to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. The events of 2014 continue to have a lasting impact on Ferguson and the larger national discourse on race and justice.