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#FergusonTaughtMe Erupts On Twitter To Shed Light On Lessons Learned In Wake Of Mike Brown

August 9, 2015 - 5:51 pm by Shenequa Golding TWITTER

In honor of Mike Brown's death, the #FergusonTaughtMe on Twitter shed light on the social climate in America one year later.

On the one year  anniversary of Mike Brown's death, many across the country have taken to the streets to peacefully protest and to reflect on America's social climate since the 18-year-old's passing.

READ: One Year After Mike Brown's Death, Organizers Kayla Reed & Tef Poe Still Hungry For Justice

The hashtag "FergusonTaughtMe" began to trend on Twitter with many of its users, both black and white, speaking candidly about what they've learned in the wake of Brown's passing. While some believe the year has taught them anyone can be a leader and stand for justice, others didn't seem to think anything changed.

READ: Losing Hope: How VIBE's Militant Editor Went From Ready To Weary

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