Ferguson, Missouri Flashcards
1
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Population in 1970 and 2010
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1970: 90% white, 10% black
2010: 29.3% white, 67.4% black
2
Q
Michael Brown
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Aug 2014 - white police officer shot AfAm
Found not guilty
3
Q
Unrest
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Growing civil unrest between AfAm and Law
4
Q
Integration support
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71% of blacks want right to live wherever they can afford to See integration (picking racially mixed areas) as best
5
Q
Racial mixing
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In polls, 90% whites say they accept
In reality, only 28% willing to stay (move out)