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By Christopher Harris
Mere moments after a Ferguson, Missouri, grand jury decided not to indict Darren Wilson — the police officer responsible for the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown — social media erupted.
Most of the sentiments shared online by celebrities sympathized with the Brown family and the protesters on the front lines in Ferguson.
I’m heartbroken over the news of no indictment in Ferguson. Let’s all pray for peace.
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) November 25, 2014
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Others, questioned the racial undertones and the injustice behind the jury’s decision and decided to type their frustrations out in 142 characters or less.
The system that instills & protects white supremacy wins again. Humanity loses…No justice. I pray for Mike Brown & his family. So sad.
— Macklemore (@macklemore) November 25, 2014
The polarizing decision stoked frustration even as President Obama held a press conference urging peaceful protest and respect for the justice system:
Can’t even begin to understand how this can happen.
— Trey Songz (@TreySongz) November 25, 2014
All my love is with the family of Michael Brown. I applaud their strength and courage, mourn their loss, pray they see justice and change.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) November 25, 2014
Just leaving yoga and hearing about the verdict of grand jury. Citizens please begin with prayer breathe be thoughtful. And safe
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) November 25, 2014
“No probable cause…” but enough probable cause exists to change police tactics. Protect & serve – stop hunting. #Peace #FergusonDecision
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) November 25, 2014
“The grand jury gave up their lives.”
Mike Brown’s life was taken from 153 ft. I guess after 6 bullets he was still a threat. 6 more.
— Michael Ealy (@MichaelEaly) November 25, 2014
“With liberty and justice for all.”
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) November 25, 2014
I HOPE DISADVANTAGED YOUTH ARE INSPIRED BY THIS STORY TO BE IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM THEMSELVES TO HELP CREATE MORE FAIRNESS.
— ILOVEMAKREAYNEN (@KREAYSHAWN) November 25, 2014
A murder isn’t even going to trial. We have so much to fix in this country. BLACK LIVES MATTER. #FergusonDecision
— Tyler Oakley (@tyleroakley) November 25, 2014
Same ol’ bullshit in the U.S.A.
— Scott Mescudi (@KidCudi) November 25, 2014
So many things are backwards in this world. It breaks my heart.
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) November 25, 2014
For me the hardest part about becoming an adult is realizing that the world is not a fair place. It has been the hardest lesson.
— Jessica R. Williams (@msjwilly) November 25, 2014
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