Ferguson’s 10 Year Journey from Rude Awakening to Spiritual Awakening.

Aug. 9, 2024 marked the 10th anniversary of the day when Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson shot an unarmed 18 year old Michael Brown. For the last few weeks, national news agencies such as the New York Times and NPR have revisited our city and the moment to explore its lingering impact. As a part of the week’s worth of commemorative events, activists gathered in front of the Ferguson Police Station on Saturday evening, Aug. 10.

For the first few hours, is was surprisngly peaceful, with congenial banter between attendees and positive interactions with police officers. However, after 11 p.m., many of the community members departed […]