Ferguson, Missouri gained national attention in 2014 following the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager, by a white police officer named Darren Wilson. The shooting sparked protests and civil unrest in Ferguson, as well as nationwide debate on race relations, police violence, and systemic racism in the United States.

The Ferguson uprising became a symbol of the Black Lives Matter movement and drew attention to the pattern of police brutality and misconduct against Black communities. The Department of Justice conducted an investigation into the Ferguson Police Department and found a pattern of racial bias and unconstitutional practices.

The events in Ferguson brought issues of racial injustice to the forefront of national conversations and inspired activism and advocacy for police reform and social justice. The legacy of Ferguson continues to shape discussions on racial equality and police accountability in the United States.