Michael Brown Shooting

The Michael Brown shooting refers to the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014, sparking widespread protests and debates about police brutality and racial justice. This incident is relevant to the tech community as it highlights the role of technology, such as social media and surveillance footage, in shaping public discourse and influencing social movements, and has driven discussions around issues like bias in AI and data-driven policing.