Mike Brown’s murder sparked a massive movement, but three years later, has anything actually changed for black people in Ferguson? Local activists grapple with the conundrum of their work: It’s deeply necessary but the consequences are harsh, sometimes deadly. Pushed out of jobs, arrested, dehumanized: this is what fighting a police state looks like.
HuffPost reporter Zeba Blay, also the host of this podcast, traveled to Missouri to talk to activists, like Brittany Ferrell and Cathy ‘Mama Cat’ Daniels, about doing the work and where we go from here.
I’m Still Here is a HuffPost Podcast hosted by Zeba Blay and produced by Nick Offenberg and Jessica Samakow. Send us an email at stillhere@huffpost.com.
Exterior of the Urban League of St. Louis Empowerment Center.
The interior of the Urban League of St. Louis Empowerment Center on August 31, 2017 in Ferguson, Missouri.
The interior of the Urban League of St. Louis Empowerment Center.
A sign in sheet is seen prior to a Urban League 'Save Our Sons' course.
Bryant Tomlin poses for a portrait at the Urban League of St. Louis Empowerment Center.
Tallis Brown of Urban League of St. Louis facilitates during a 'Save Our Sons' course.
A participant takes notes during a 'Save Our Sons' course.
A participant speaks during a 'Save Our Sons' course.
A participant speaks during a 'Save Our Sons' course.
A participant speaks during a 'Save Our Sons' course.
Tydrell Stevens of the Urban League St. Louis poses for a portrait.
Kat 'Mama Kat' Daniels works to prepare food for the homeless as a part of her 'PotBangerz' food outreach at the First Congregational Church.
Kat "Mama Kat" Daniels passes out dinner to homeless citizens.
Kat "Mama Kat" Daniels passes out dinner to homeless citizens.
Ferguson Activist Brittany Ferrell
ST. LOUIS, MO. - AUGUST 31: Ferguson Activists Brittany Ferrell poses for a portrait at a private residence on August 31, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas for Huffington Post)
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