Ferguson

Residents of Ferguson reflect on how the city has changed since a white police officer killed Michael Brown on August 9, 2014. The death of the Black teenager sparked huge demonstrations, and a decade later, there’s been both progress and challenges.

The unity walk was organized by the family of the young man who was killed by a Ferguson police officer 10 years ago.

Morning Edition traveled to Ferguson and spoke to residents and leaders who have continued pushing for change in the city that was thrust into the national spotlight after the killing of an unarmed 18-year-old.

The communities surrounding the street have been the driving force behind its continuing economic rebound over the past decade.

St. Louis-area residents gathered at an event hosted by St. Louis Public Radio and NPR to address the changes that have been made since then, as well as what still needs to be done.

The new book explores how long-standing policies have led to racial segregation and poverty in Ferguson and other American suburbs.

Michael Brown Sr. and his wife, Cal, have spent the last 10 years working to heal and honor their son’s life after he was shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer.

Family members and friends gathered around the spot where Michael Brown was killed nearly 10 years ago to memorialize his death and honor his legacy.

ArchCity Defenders is calling for the consolidation of St. Louis’ municipal court system in a new report. It examines how legislation, litigation and advocacy efforts changed the courts a decade after the killing of Michael Brown Jr.

It’s been 10 years since Michael Brown was killed and the Ferguson Uprising that followed. To honor that history, We Live Here is returning for a special season with host Chad Davis and producer Danny Wicentowski. They reflect on some of the truths that Ferguson exposed, why there still is an open wound a decade later, and how community members continue to push for a better future.