A Protest for Justice - A Regional Issue
In light of the recent news in Ferguson I wanted to post photos I took when I went there to see first hand what was happening. As I sat nursing my broken leg watching and reading the news of the events that led up to the protests I felt uneasy and saddeded to see my city and comminities so broken and hurting. I had to go there. I took my kneeling scooter into the crowed and whitnessed a peaceful community of all races united together with one voice.
As I read and watched the news I saw such a misunderstanding of our city. I recommend the following links for a history of Ferguson and St. Louis for greater understanding.
August 17 · · Taken at Ferguson, Saint Louis, Missouri LINKS TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS HAPPENING IN FERGUSON
Missouri Complicated History http:// www.newrepublic.com/ article/119106/ferguson-missouris-complicated-history-poverty-and-racial-tension
Whats really happening in Ferguson? http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/rebellion_in_ferguson_a_rising_heat_in_the_suburbs_20140817
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Man shakes cops hand notice the young men in the background looking on with fear and confusion. ©Phoebe Landrum Photography
Young girl peeks through sunroof of car with hands up taking in the crowed. ©Phoebe Landrum Photography
Buddist Monk visits Ferguson to represent peace. ©Phoebe Landrum Photography
Young men demonstrait the surrender pose ©Phoebe Landrum Photography
Emotions show on every face ©Phoebe Landrum Photography
the Infinity Step Team represents with chants and dance- steps calling the crowed to support justice. ©Phoebe Landrum Photography
I love this guys face and all the youth that surrounds him. ©Phoebe Landrum Photography
A Father grips his child ©Phoebe Landrum Photography
Young lady stands in the center of the street with hands up bearing the St. Louis fleur-de-lis. ©Phoebe Landrum Photography
Young boy plays next to graffitied box. ©Phoebe Landrum Photography