In 2014, the death of Michael Brown rippled through the country. The succeeding days, months, and years included moments of unrest, while the community was struggling to reconcile with the depth of the moment. The panel will feature noted journalist Jimmie Briggs, activist artist Elizabeth Vega, and Dr. Andre Johnson from the University of Memphis. Jimmie Briggs has continuously stayed engage with the Ferguson debate. Elizabeth Vega, who is featured in the exhibition, Ferguson Voices, is known for her on the street art engagement in the midst of civil unrest while continuously working with the community. Dr. Andre Johnson, a professor at the University of Memphis, active in the grassroots movement in Memphis traveled back and forth to Ferguson observing the unrest and civil engagement in its aftermath which informed his activism and pedagogy in Memphis. Victoria Jones of Memphis' The CLTV (Collective) which is dedicated to providing a platform for African American artists joins them. These panelists will discuss what happened on the ground, what has happened since, and how that has influenced the current moment.
