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.
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 polarizing decision stoked frustration even as President Obama held a press conference urging peaceful protest and respect for the justice system:
Most of the sentiments shared online by celebrities sympathized with the Brown family and the protesters on the front lines in Ferguson.
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 polarizing decision stoked frustration even as President Obama held a press conference urging peaceful protest and respect for the justice system:
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