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Ferguson Transformed: A Decade of Change and Challenge Since Michael Brown’s Death

FERGUSON, Mo. — A decade has passed since Michael Brown, an 18-year-old black teenager, was fatally shot by a white police officer on the streets of Ferguson, a suburb of St. Louis. This event cast intense light on the frictions between U.S. law enforcement and African Americans, propelling Ferguson into the heart of a national crisis. According to Michael Brown Sr., his son once said the world would remember his name—a prophecy that has spurred …

Amari Brown’s Killers Convicted: 2 Men Guilty in 2015 Murder While Watching Fireworks

Chicago, IL – Two individuals have been convicted in the murder of 7-year-old Amari Brown, who was tragically shot while watching fireworks in 2015. The guilty verdicts were handed down in a court ruling that brought closure to a case that deeply affected the community. The incident occurred when the innocent young boy was struck by a bullet during Fourth of July celebrations in Chicago. The senseless violence left the family and community devastated, sparking …

GiaGinette Brown’s Aunt Pleads for Justice 20 Weeks After Fatal Drive-By Shooting

PHOENIX, Arizona – It has been 20 weeks since 15-year-old GiaGinette Brown was tragically shot and killed in her sleep in a drive-by shooting. Her aunt, Terri Smith, lights 15 candles every day to honor her niece’s short but meaningful life. Additionally, two letter ‘G’s are placed by the window, symbolizing Gia and her late grandmother, who passed away just 19 days before Gia’s untimely death. According to Smith, Gia was described as a fun …