Ferguson honors Michael Brown Jr. on death anniversary

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ST. LOUIS -- August 1st marks the day that Michael Brown Jr. graduated from high school. And this year, just days before the ten-year anniversary of his death, his father, Mike Brown sr., joined by supporters and community members, returned to this site where his son died to rebuild the memorial.

This very spot, where Michael's body lay in the street for four and a half hours, remains a powerful symbol of the national outcry that followed. His death ignited a movement, birthing the ‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ campaign, initiated by Anthony Shahid, who expressed his frustration that little has changed in the past decade.

“And I’m giving you my opinion on what I see. Ain’t nothing changed in ten years; it's way worse,” said Shahid.

Off camera, Shahid referred to the tragic deaths of Sonya Massey, George Floyd and others who were killed by police. Mike Brown, Jr., shared his feelings as he reflected on the last ten years.