Ten years ago, a small community was activated when an 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr. was shot and killed by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. The events that followed in this suburb of St. Louis, Mo became the catalyst for a rebellion. These protest, mobilizations, acts of civil disobediences reignited activism world-wide, especially amongst those who already ready had freedom on their mind. In the St. Louis metro area, new leadership emerged, new organizations were formed and the youth charted a trail forward. This new, uncontrollable and ungovernable method of organizing Black Freedom frightened the government, both local and national, So the powers that be implemented a plan to dismantle the movement from inside out. They used preachers, labor unions, political parties and even other activist and families of the fallen to misled the movement. Their last tool was money and fame to buy off the weak. The few of us who anticipated this went underground or joined other formations to learn their strategies so we could Create a plan to defeat them.
Now, this August 2nd through the 12th, we are gathering for ten of the most powerful, impactful and important week and a half of our lives. It will look like another commemoration but in reality, even if you can come just for a few days, it will change your life.
Because here in a place that everyone now calls Ferguson, once the spirit gets into you, you will become a freedom fighter for life.
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