The protests in Ferguson, Missouri, over the police killing of 18-year-old Mike Brown have continued for two months. As tensions have been reignited this week by the St. Louis police shooting of VonDerrit Myers last week, a number of hip-hop artists are preparing to perform in Ferguson as a show of solidarity and support with the community.
Talib Kweli, dead prez, Jasiri X and more will be performing Sunday, Oct. 12 at “Hip Hop 4 Justice,” a free concert presented by the organizers of Ferguson October.
The concert is open to the public and can be attended by anyone 18 years and older. “Hip Hop 4 Justice” is part of a larger Ferguson October initiative taking place all weekend to bring together those who are fighting for justice for Mike Brown. The teen was shot and killed Aug. 9 by a white police officer in Ferguson.
“Ferguson October is a series of protests rallies and events that will take place in St. Louis the weekend of Oct. 10-13,” the press release from Ferguson October states. “The weekend’s activities will bring together thousands who want Justice for Mike Brown and will serve as a national call to action to eliminate racial profiling and police violence.”
On Wednesday, Oct. 9, VonDerrit Myers was killed by St. Louis officers who claimed he had a weapon. Numerous witnesses have stated that the 18-year-old was unarmed and only had a sandwich when he was gunned down.
