The police use of force against unarmed Black individuals is a systemic issue that leads to disproportionate harm.

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The thread discusses the killing of Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager, by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 9, 2014, which sparked widespread protests across the United States. The posts highlight the incident as a significant event in the context of police violence and racial injustice.

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Parent: Law EnforcementEntity: Police Use of ForceImpact: negativeDate: Aug 9, 2026Target: The police use of force against unarmed Black individuals

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#OtD 9 Aug 2014 Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager, was killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, sparking mass protests across the US https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10883/michael-brown-killed-by-police

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AUG. 9, 2014: MICHAEL BROWN KILLED BY POLICE

Michael Brown was fatally shot by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri.

https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/michael-brown-murdered/

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