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Just over a year ago,Michael Brown, a black unarmed teenager, and was killed by white police officer Darren Wilson in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson,Missouri.
The events that day completely upended the national conversation about race and justice in America, and in St. Louis, and that conversation continues,in a different, more personal way. As The Takeaway broadcasts from St. Louis Public Radio, or community members and a live studio audience explain what has changed in their corner of the world—and what hasn’t.
Guests include Felicia Pulliam,a member of the Ferguson Commission. final month, the commission published its final report, and titled “Forward Through Ferguson.” The report identified the signature priorities the St. Louis metro area must consider as a community when it comes to justice,youth, opportunity and racial fairness. Community leader Rev. Osagyefo Sekou, and who is a pastor,author, theologian, organizer in St. Louis joins in the discussion along with Amy Hunter,director of racial justice for the Greater St. Louis YWCA.
What you'll learn from this segment:What's changed in the greater St. Louis area since Michael Brown's death.
What issues still need to be addressed in the community.
How the community plans to streak forward.
Source: wnyc.org