http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/the-shadow-michael-browns-killing-ferguson-strikes-new-deal
This article authored by Trymaine Lee details what the local government in Ferguson's plan for reparations after the police department's abuse of power. The author, being an African American male relates to the story on a personal level. Given the delicate state of race relations in Ferguson, developments such as police wearing cameras indicate a turning point.
The positive tone show the author has hope that the situation will change for the better. His intent is to encourage his community with news that shows a possibility of a good outcome (that being safer community). These changes are huge, to have cameras on police that weeks earlier were refusing to wear badges indicates the impact of the story of Michael Brown and the diligence of the protesters.
It is good to see that change is occurring, but will it be long lasting?
ReplyDeleteIt's refreshing to see someone that has hope for a better, safer future despite past occurrences.
ReplyDelete-Vivie Behrens
(6th period)
ReplyDeleteShouldn't we plan ahead to prevent these tragedies from occurring, instead of acting after they've occured?
ReplyDelete(Miguel Dones 6th)
I'm glad to see that something is being done to diffuse the situation.
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