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These Are The Faces of The Ferguson Protest

The Darren Wilson decision has sent shockwaves across the nation. Rioters seeking justice for Michael Brown's death have set fire to Ferguson. Other activists have spread out across the United States to protest the grand jury decision to clear Wilson of all criminal charges. Protesters took on issues of police brutality and race relationships while marching through the night.

In cities and towns, big and small, the Ferguson protest has taken on many shapes, sizes, and faces. This is what the the Ferguson protest looks like.

by Rosanne Salvatore

Washington, D.C.

Four-year-old Marley Hendrix Totten joins a group of protesters as they gather outside the headquarters of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department as part of a planned “28 Hours for Mike Brown” protest November 25, 2014 in Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C.

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the White House. There was singing, chanting, dancing, and selfies during this protest.

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Los Angeles

Protesters carrying a sign that reads “From Ferguson to Gaza” blocked Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles.

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Ferguson

Residents of Ferguson gathered outside a memorial for Michael Brown ahead of the grand jury announcement on November 24, 2014.

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Washington, D.C.

Protesters link arms and sing “We Shall Overcome” together outside the White House on November 25, 2014.

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Los Angeles

Outside the LAPD headquarters, protesters react to the Darren Wilson decision.

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Washington, D.C.

One activist lends her voice to a protest against police brutality in Washington, D.C.

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Ferguson

A demonstrator in Ferguson, Missouri, awaits the grand jury announcement.

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Washington, D.C.

Two peaceful protesters are captured during a protest in front of the White House on November 24, 2014.

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New York City

Hands up in New York City on November 25, 2014.

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Los Angeles

Young protesters and police clash on the streets of Los Angeles on November 25, 2014.

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Washington, D.C.

Justice for Mike Brown movements mobilized across the nation on November 25, 2014.

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Los Angeles

A man in Leimert Park raises his arms in support of Michael Brown following the grand jury decision not to indict Darren Wilson.

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New York City

A charged up protest took to the streets of Times Square in Manhattan on November 24, 2014.

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Los Angeles

Protesters lie down in the middle of a busy intersection in Los Angeles during this Ferguson protest.

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Washington, D.C.

A man wearing a Guy Fawkes mask joins hundreds of demonstrators outside the White House after the Ferguson grand jury decision was announced.

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New York City

People from all walks of life join in on the New York City Ferguson protest on November 25, 2014.

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Chicago

Young faces dot the streets of the Chicago protest on November 24, 2014.

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Washington, D.C.

Hundreds of protesters in Washington, D.C. were believed to be Howard University students.

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New York City

Protesters march through Times Square after learning that Officer Darren Wilson, of the Ferguson, Missouri police department, who fatally shot teenager Michael Brown on August 9, would not be indicted by a grand jury.

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New York City

Activists take to the streets of Manhattan to protest police brutality and race issues after a grand jury cleared Darren Wilson of all criminal charges.

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