THE LRF Justice for Michael Brown Campaign

The murder of Michael Brown, a young unarmed black man shot by the police on August 9, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri was a pivotal moment in the history of this country. The angry, militant response of the workers of Ferguson, and surrounding St. Louis County, sparked a national movement that continues to grow. “Hands Up – Don’t Shoot” became a national, indeed an international, rallying cry. Years of pent up frustration about racism in America found a voice.

The Len Ragozin Foundation recognized this moment, and the movement that has grown from it, as an opportunity to play an active role in developing and supporting community organizers. We, therefore, launched our own Initiative, the Justice for Michael Brown Project. 

Our Project funded volunteers serving on the Ferguson Legal Defense Committee, and others who traveled to Ferguson in solidarity. Our Project offered assistance and brought together community organizers from around the country.

The Project is named after the young man, Michael Brown, whose death sparked a movement. However, we will expand its assistance to support the many other community actions and initiatives arising in our country.