Ferguson Action Explained

Ferguson Action
Formation:2014
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Purpose:Social justice
Location:Ferguson, Missouri
Region:United States

Ferguson Action (previously known as Ferguson October) was an organized social movement that uses protests and resistance to oppose police violence in the United States. The movement became notable after organizing protests that gained national attention following the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014.[1] [2] In October 2014, the movement organized a four-day event, called the Weekend of Resistance,[3] in which more than 1000 protestors from across the United States marched in downtown St. Louis.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

History

Ferguson October was organized by the Organization for Black Struggle, Hands Up United, Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment and local activists including Tef Poe, Taurean Russell and Ashley Yates.[9] Several other activist groups from across the United States supported the effort with rallies in their cities.[10] One of the movement's objectives is for police officer Darren Wilson to be criminally charged for the shooting death of Michael Brown.[11]

In November 2014, Ferguson October was relaunched as Ferguson Action and coordinated a series of actions across the country after the Grand Jury declined to indict Officer Wilson. Over 200+ actions have taken place.[12] [13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: We Are a Movement Moment . fergusonoctober.com . October 12, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141013182041/http://fergusonoctober.com/about/ . October 13, 2014 .
  2. Web site: Thousands March in St. Louis Protesting Police Killings . ABC News . October 11, 2014 . October 12, 2014 . Zeleny, Jeff.
  3. Web site: The Unrest and Arrests in St. Louis . . October 10, 2014 . October 12, 2014 . Mosendz, Polly.
  4. Web site: Ferguson October Protests Gain Steam On Second Day . . October 11, 2014 . October 12, 2014.
  5. News: Powerful images as massive Ferguson protests kick off peacefully . . October 11, 2014 . October 12, 2014 . Lowery, Wesley.
  6. Web site: Protests peaceful as questions about deaths loom . . October 12, 2014 . October 12, 2014 . Alcindor, Yamiche.
  7. Web site: St. Louis' pride and unrest: Cardinals October vs. 'Ferguson October' . . October 11, 2014 . October 12, 2014 . Pearce, Matt.
  8. Web site: Mom, daughter trek 750 miles on $100 budget to join 'Weekend of Resistance' . . October 12, 2014 . October 12, 2014 . Martinez, Michael . Kirkos, Bill . Elam, Stephanie .
  9. Web site: Ferguson October: Youth Organizers Plan Weekend of Resistance 2 Months After Death of Michael Brown. Democracy Now!. 2015-11-25.
  10. Web site: Ferguson: A chill in the air before 'Weekend of Resistance' . . October 9, 2014 . October 12, 2014 . Lee, Trymaine.
  11. Web site: Ferguson October Marches Expand on Second Day . . October 12, 2014 . October 12, 2014 . Hobdy, Dominique.
  12. Web site: Ferguson Action Site . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141205150257/http://fergusonaction.com/ . 2014-12-05 .
  13. Web site: Ferguson Protests Are Coming to Your City. The Atlantic. 20 November 2014 .

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