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Mobilizing Movements Through Social Media

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Twitter, Facebook and other forms of social media played an important role in mobilizing protest in Ferguson and around the country after the killing of Michael Brown. Rashad Robinson was one of those who started the online movement.

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Join a town hall meeting to explore complex issues surrounding Michael Brown’s death.
Police representatives from the three big cities discuss the police response in Ferguson.
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Audience guests are asked to contribute their six words to NPR’s Race Card project.
Join the town hall Friday Sept. 26th, at 8 pm ET on PBS. Follow at pbs.org/afterferguson
Gwen Ifill interviews Michele Norris on her Race Card Project
Gwen Ifill and panel discuss racism in America and how to eradicate it.
Gwen Ifill moderates a Town Hall Meeting in St. Louis on events in Ferguson.
Gwen Ifill moderates a Town Hall Meeting in St. Louis on events in Ferguson.
Gwen Ifill moderates a Town Hall Meeting in St. Louis on events in Ferguson.
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