As we approach the second anniversary of Michael Brown’s murder, it is important to look back on the past two years and think about ways to move forward. Below you can find resources to approach the nonviolent movement with more than good intentions – with the tools and understanding to affect positive change and understand your role if you choose to come to Ferguson.
August 2, 2015
On August 9, 2014, after Mike Brown, Jr. was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, an uprising began. In the weeks and months following his death, many people have traveled to Ferguson with good intentions — yet some have ultimately done a great deal of damage.The “Coming to Ferguson: Building a Nonviolent Movement” curriculum, released at the occasion of the one-year commemoration of Mike Brown’s murder, is designed to help you think intentionally and intensively about whether or not to come to Ferguson — and if you do, how to understand your role, your preconceptions and biases, and how to provide solidarity that is helpful and not hurtful.
Developed by the Deep Abiding Love Project, with the support of the Fellowship of Reconciliation.
Download “Coming to Ferguson” (PDF, 2.7MB) and the additional resources and activities (PDF, 2.5MB), or view the documents formatted for the screen. Feel free to print, copy or share these documents with others!
