Protests Erupt Across The U.S. After Ferguson Grand Jury Decision
Protesters took to the streets Monday night after a grand jury decided not to charge Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown.
On Monday night, a grand jury decided not to indict Darren Wilson — the Ferguson police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown. The decision sparked thousands to rally in the streets across the country.
Oakland, California:
About 500 protesters in #Oakland marching north on Broadway near 17th, chanting "shut it down." #Ferguson
KQED News@KQEDnewsFollow
About 500 protesters in #Oakland marching north on Broadway near 17th, chanting "shut it down." #Ferguson
10:34 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#oakland reacts to no indictment for #Ferguson police officer - marching in downtown " saw this comin ."
Myteks Media Labs@myteksFollow
#oakland reacts to no indictment for #Ferguson police officer - marching in downtown " saw this comin ."
9:01 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#Ferguson protesters in Oakland have begun setting fires
Ryan Parker@TheRyanParkerFollow
#Ferguson protesters in Oakland have begun setting fires
12:15 AM - 25 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
New York City:
BREAKING NEWS: Hundreds of protesters storm the streets of New York City in collective rage. #Ferguson #NoIndictment
TheAnonMessage@TheAnonMessageFollow
BREAKING NEWS: Hundreds of protesters storm the streets of New York City in collective rage. #Ferguson #NoIndictment
10:02 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
“@KING5Seattle: Aerial view of #Ferguson protests in New York City ” food vendors are making some money tonight
Zack@USC_ZackFollow
“@KING5Seattle: Aerial view of #Ferguson protests in New York City ” food vendors are making some money tonight
9:36 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
"@Bipartisanism: Fists held up in silent solidarity with #Ferguson in New York City. " white fist. 👍
Deion Σlanders@BobbyBlu_BandFollow
"@Bipartisanism: Fists held up in silent solidarity with #Ferguson in New York City. " white fist.
8:37 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Protesters march up 7th Avenue in Times Square #NYC, following the grand jury decision in Ferguson. @NYTNational
New York City Alerts@NYCityAlertsFollow
Protesters march up 7th Avenue in Times Square #NYC, following the grand jury decision in Ferguson. @NYTNational
10:15 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Huge crowed in time square for #Ferguson #MikeBrown deciding to continue march now
Luke Rudkowski@LukewearechangeFollow
Huge crowed in time square for #Ferguson #MikeBrown deciding to continue march now
9:31 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
@NYDailyNews photog Ken Murray captures Bratton after #Ferguson protestor throws fake blood http://t.co/5apbGUFEV0
Chelsia Rose Marcius@chelsiamarciusFollow
@NYDailyNews photog Ken Murray captures Bratton after #Ferguson protestor throws fake blood http://t.co/5apbGUFEV0
11:52 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Protesters chant "Hands up, don't shoot" during a demonstration in Times Square.
#nyc #ferguson protesters have taken over RFK Bridge heading to Randall's Island and Bronx.
Bedford + Bowery@bedbowFollow
#nyc #ferguson protesters have taken over RFK Bridge heading to Randall's Island and Bronx.
9:31 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
March sitting in on the bridge. #ferguson
Conor Skelding@conorskeldingFollow
March sitting in on the bridge. #ferguson
9:33 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Chicago:
BREAKING: "No justice, no peace!" #Chicago protesters head north on MLK Dr. #Ferguson @WBEZ
Chip Mitchell@ChipMitchell1Follow
BREAKING: "No justice, no peace!" #Chicago protesters head north on MLK Dr. #Ferguson @WBEZ
9:46 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#CHICAGO protestors marching down Lake Shore Drive #Ferguson
Emily Almighty@ripwwaFollow
#CHICAGO protestors marching down Lake Shore Drive #Ferguson
9:15 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Seattle:
Seattle protesters stage a "die-in" near Westlake Park. #Ferguson Story: http://t.co/kz33nzFSfr @SeaTimesPhoto
David Johns@MrDavidJohnsFollow
Seattle protesters stage a "die-in" near Westlake Park. #Ferguson Story: http://t.co/kz33nzFSfr @SeaTimesPhoto
10:02 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Protesters Are Staging Another "Die-In" In A Downtown Seattle Intersection. Police Are Blocking Lanes. #Ferguson
Daniel Hall@DHALL_SOBFollow
Protesters Are Staging Another "Die-In" In A Downtown Seattle Intersection. Police Are Blocking Lanes. #Ferguson
8:34 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
.@macklemore is here. Crowd heading north on Boren from Rainier and Jackson
Bettina Hansen@bettinahansenFollow
.@macklemore is here. Crowd heading north on Boren from Rainier and Jackson
9:31 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Washington, D.C.:
Happening Now: Hundreds march in protest towards #WhiteHouse in Wash DC #FergusonDecision #Ferguson #DCFerguson
john zangas@johnzangasFollow
Happening Now: Hundreds march in protest towards #WhiteHouse in Wash DC #FergusonDecision #Ferguson #DCFerguson
10:21 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Hands up, don't shoot.
Call me Kati@Kati_VerFollow
Hands up, don't shoot.
8:36 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Protestors observe a moment of silence as they gather in front of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Hundreds march through streets of DC to the White House for peaceful #Ferguson protest http://t.co/GSQBATAIRW
FOX 5 DC@fox5newsdcFollow
Hundreds march through streets of DC to the White House for peaceful #Ferguson protest http://t.co/GSQBATAIRW
10:51 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Boston:
A man holds a sign reading "Black Lives Matter" as demonstrators gather in front of the State House in Boston, Massachusetts.
A woman leads the chant "Hands up, don't shoot."
Philadelphia:
Ferguson protestors march on South Broad at City Hall, Philadelphia, on Monday.
Marching on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia on Monday.
Ferguson decision leads to loud but peaceful protest in Center City: http://t.co/S1tXwbw57b #Ferguson
NBC10 Philadelphia@NBCPhiladelphiaFollow
Ferguson decision leads to loud but peaceful protest in Center City: http://t.co/S1tXwbw57b #Ferguson
9:57 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Protesters march back to City Hall, highway ramps reopen: http://t.co/aXxbcL9QMh #Ferguson
Protesters march back to City Hall, highway ramps reopen: http://t.co/aXxbcL9QMh #Ferguson
12:18 AM - 25 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Salt Lake City:
People protest outside the Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building after the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown in downtown Salt Lake City.
People protest outside the Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building in downtown Salt Lake City.
Los Angeles:
Protesters halt traffic on 110 freeway. #Ferguson #handsup
Marcus Yam@yamphotoFollow
Protesters halt traffic on 110 freeway. #Ferguson #handsup
2:40 AM - 25 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
And now onto the other lane of the 110 freeway. #Ferguson #handsup
And now onto the other lane of the 110 freeway. #Ferguson #handsup
11:41 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Currently with the group marching on Wilshire. They're at Rodeo Dr. EXTREMELY PEACEFUL! #Ferguson #LosAngeles
Tre'vell Anderson@TrevellAndersonFollow
Currently with the group marching on Wilshire. They're at Rodeo Dr. EXTREMELY PEACEFUL! #Ferguson #LosAngeles
10:17 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
LOS ANGELES: 10 freeway from La Brea backed up for miles after #Ferguson protesters block freeway. @UnToldCarlisle
Brendon Geoffrion@tvbrendonFollow
LOS ANGELES: 10 freeway from La Brea backed up for miles after #Ferguson protesters block freeway. @UnToldCarlisle
10:51 PM - 24 Nov 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
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