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The story of segregation in St. Louis.

Talking about race and class is like swinging on a pendulum.

First-hand stories from the people of Ferguson.

A candid conversation with former St. Louis County police chief Tim Fitch.

Statistics on race and class in the St. Louis area.

How educators and students moved forward in the weeks after Michael Brown’s death.

19-year-old Piaget Crenshaw was an eyewitness to Michael Brown’s shooting.

Ferguson inspires a national debate on police militarization.

A candid conversation with a racial-justice director at the YWCA

Words from the current and previous mayors of St. Louis.

A list of literature about race relations and their role in the history of St. Louis

VOICES

Community leaders share their thoughts

By Rabbi Susan Talve

Ferguson could spark the first step toward mutual understanding.

By Christi Griffin

Systematic oppression of African-Americans is nothing new.

By Joe Reagan

What St. Louis’ economic leaders can learn from Ferguson.

By Don Danforth III

Every child deserves hope, and black or white has nothing to do with it.

By John Gaskin III

Polls provide a way forward after protests.

By Patricia Bynes

And let his memory inspire you to fight racism wherever it persists. Otherwise, you’re part of the problem.