1. A Call To Action
The fatal shooting of yet another unarmed teen, Michael Brown has caused outrage that’s gone way beyond Ferguson, Missouri where the shooting happened. Protestors from all over are gathering, raising two hands in the air–the classic gesture of surrender–and turning the passive move into defiance for the sake of protesting Brown’s death. Hands Up, Don’t Shoot has become the definition of Ferguson protests.
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6. Young Black Men Support
Demonstrators raise their hands during a rally to protest the shooting death of an unarmed teen by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri.
7. No Justice, No Peace!
A demonstrator raises his hands and holds up a sign during a rally to protest the shooting death of Mike Brown.
8. Hands Up
Demonstrators raise their hands during a rally to protest the shooting death of an unarmed teen by a police officer in Ferguson.
9. Don’t Shoot
A demonstrator in a business suit raises his hands during a rally to protest.
10. Beyond Color
Why is the officer looking at this White woman, who is supporting Mike Brown, in this way?
11. Youth Movement
A young man raising his hands in support of Mike Brown.
12. Don’t Shoot
A White woman with her hands raised in submission with the message on her palms.
13. Generational Support
An older woman raises her hands in support of Mike Brown and the Hands Up, Don’t Shoot movement.
14. Activists Of Our Generation
Protest over the killing of unarmed teen, Mike Brown in Ferguson.
15. Gathering Crowds
A capacity crowd gathers at Greater St. Marks Family Church along with the family of Michael Brown and civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss the killing of brown and the civil unrest resulting from his death.
16. Mike Brown’s Mother
Lesley McSpadden (L), the mother of slain teenager Michael Brown joins a capacity crowd of guests at Greater St. Marks Family Church to discuss the killing of her son and the civil unrest resulting from his death.
17. The Revolution Will Be Socially Shared
Demonstrators raise their hands and chant “hands up, don’t shoot” during a protest over the killing of Michael Brown.
18. Anonymous?
Demonstrators wearing Guy Fawkes masks, raise their hands during a rally on West Florissant Avenue to protest the shooting death of an unarmed teen by a police officer in Ferguson.
19. T-Shirt With A Message
Demonstrators gather along West Florissant Avenue to protest the shooting death of Michael Brown.
20. RIP Mike
Demonstrators gather along West Florissant Avenue to protest Mike Brown’s death.
21. Hands Up
Demonstrators gather along West Florissant Avenue to protest the shooting death of Mike Brown.
22. We Are One Race
A demonstrator holds banner during a rally to protest the shooting death of an unarmed teen, Mike Brown.
23. Do I Fit The Description?
Mohamed Bangoura, 21, holds a sign after speaking about a recent incident when he was pulled aside by the Boston Police while walking home one day because he was told, “he fit the description.”
24. Am I Next?
Demetrus Washington joins other demonstrators protesting the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown.
25. A Happy Protestor
Demonstrators protest the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
26. We Are Praying With My Feet
Demonstrators protest the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown.
27. Masked Supporter
Demonstrators raise their hands during a rally on West Florissant Avenue to protest the shooting death of Mike Brown.
28. A Stand Off
Ferguson police face protestors who refuse to give up.
29. The Power Of Banning Together
Demonstrators protest the shooting of Mike Brown.
30. We Want Answers
Ferguson residents challenge police with their hands up.
31. Brave Supporters
Protestors rally around Mike Brown’s death
32. We Need Justice
It’s a beautiful thing to see our young Black men commit to change!
33. Hands Up
Protestors support Mike Brown’s family.
34. Don’t Shoot!
One brave soul spray paints his chest with the message.
35. Passive Aggressive
Sure, the hands up move may seem passive, but this protest turns it into an aggressive response to police brutality.
36. The People Flee
People flee as police advance on protestors firing tear gas and rubber bullets to force them from the business district into nearby neighborhoods.
37. Hell No, We Won’t Go!
Residents and their supporters were protesting the shooting.
38. Solidarity
What a beautiful sight to see! People banning together to fight for our rights!
39. Assume The Position
A man is approached by the police while his hands are up.
40. A Sniper, Really?
You can see one person’s hands up in reaction to the sniper.
41. Never Give Up
On the 4th day of violent protests, brave souls don’t give up.
42. Is It A Race Thing?
Demonstrators protest the shooting death of Mike Brown.
43. A Powerful Image
Police approach a man on his knees who’s hands are up and his back is turned.