Hip-Hop, And Beyond, Reacts To Grand Jury Decision In Ferguson

When news arrived that the grand jury in Ferguson did not indict Darren Wilson over the killing of unarmed Black teen Mike Brown, the social media sphere erupted. A day of waiting led to an evening of  frustration across the nation. The majority of people awaiting the decision did not think there would be a trial, and were proven right. People of all backgrounds including rappers, singers, actors, comedians and athletes took to social networks to express how they were feeling:

Most people had the same reaction:

Many called for people to step up and take action:

https://twitter.com/Wale/status/537231260939460608

Some posted words of support for Brown’s family, Ferguson, and the nation:

https://twitter.com/TalibKweli/status/537071344228499457

There were those who took to the streets to lend their voices and support:

But questions remain:

 

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