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One boy and one police officer might've just turned things positive in the Ferguson protest. In the photo that has gone viral and has been reposted by thousands, little Devonte Hart might be one ticket to the world of change. After Hart held up a sign that read "Free Hugs" last week over the grand jury's decision to hand down no indictment for Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, who shot and killed Michael Brown, Hart didn't know that the following week he'd be looked at as a example of positive protesting. The 12-year-old was greeted and embraced with a hug by Portland police Sgt. Bret Barnum. According to Hart's mother Jen Hart, she shared the now-viral experience via Facebook. “He asked Devonte why he was crying. His response about his concerns regarding the level of police brutality towards young black kids was met with an unexpected and seemingly authentic (to Devonte), ‘Yes. *sigh* I know. I’m sorry. I’m sorry.’ The officer then asked if he could have one of his hugs,” Hart wrote, according to Fox 2 Now. Read More »
On Monday night, Nov. 24, America witnessed Ferguson, Missouri, go up in flames and chaos as the prosecutor announced that there would be "no indictment" filed against the officer who fatally shot unarmed teen Michael Brown in August in Ferguson. According to NPR, eyes and ears were open and listening to the news as everyone learned that Police Officer Darren Wilson, 28, would not be charged for any crimes in the death of the 18-year-old. Monday night's decision sparked an outrage not only in Ferguson community, but all over the U.S., including Chicago, New York, Oakland and Los Angeles. Brown's parents asked protesters to stay calm and be peaceful, but that went up in flames and resulted in looting. The Brown family said, "We are profoundly disappointed that the killer of our child will not face the consequence of his actions." Read More »
