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Country Awaits Ferguson Grand Jury Decision
ResumeThe country will soon know the fate of Darren Wilson, the Ferguson police officer who shot and killed Michael Brown, an unarmed black 18-year-old. Tensions have been high in St. Louis County since the August shooting, which sparked violent protests and unrest.
A grand jury has been examining this case for weeks and is expected to come out with a decision on whether or not to indict Officer Wilson.
As the nation waits for that decision, Peniel Joseph joins Here & Now's Robin Young to share a historical look at civil rights protests in the U.S., and to discuss a new generation of activists.
Guest
- Peniel Joseph, founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy. He tweets @PenielJoseph.
This segment aired on November 21, 2014.