How people around the world are protesting about Ferguson

Demonstrators take part in a protest to show solidarity with the family of black teenager Michael Brown, outside the American Embassy in London November 26, 2014. 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot to death by policeman Darren Wilson on Aug. 9 in Ferguson, Missouri. The shooting has highlighted the often-tense nature of U.S. race relations and the strains between black communities and police. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

A demonstrator holds a sign in protest against the verdict announced in the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, during a rally in Union Square in New York November 25, 2014. Attorneys for the family of Brown, the 18-year-old shot to death in Ferguson by officer Darren Wilson in August, condemned as biased the grand jury process that led to Monday’s decision not to bring criminal charges against Wilson. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

People protest against the verdict announced in the shooting death of Michael Brown, in Times Square, New York, November 25, 2014. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, and elsewhere in the United States to refrain from violence and called on law enforcement to protect the rights of people to demonstrate peacefully. REUTERS/Mike Segar

A New York City Police NYPD officer (R) uses pepper spray as police clash with people protesting against the verdict announced in the shooting death of Michael Brown, in Times Square, New York, November 25, 2014. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, and elsewhere in the United States to refrain from violence and called on law enforcement to protect the rights of people to demonstrate peacefully. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Michael Brown’s name, written as ‘Mike Brown’, is seen with other names written on an upside down U.S. flag during a protest in Boston, Massachusetts November 25, 2014. Hundreds of protesters marched through Boston one day after Missouri police officer Darren Wilson was not charged for the fatal August shooting of the unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Protesters try to flip over a Ferguson police car, in Ferguson, Missouri, November 25, 2014. Missouri’s governor ordered hundreds more National Guard troops to the St. Louis suburb rocked by rioting after a white policeman was cleared in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager. REUTERS/Jim Young

Demonstrators take part in a protest to show solidarity with the family of black teenager Michael Brown, outside the American Embassy in London November 26, 2014. 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot to death by policeman Darren Wilson on Aug. 9 in Ferguson, Missouri. The shooting has highlighted the often-tense nature of U.S. race relations and the strains between black communities and police. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

Jimmy Sellers, a Morgan State senior, sits in the intersection of Perring Parkway and Cold Spring Lane during a a rally in Baltimore on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in the wake of the grand jury decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Ferguson, Mo., teen Michael Brown. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

Morgan State students block the intersection of Perring Parkway and Cold Spring Lane during a rally in Baltimore on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in the wake of the grand jury decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Ferguson, Mo., teen Michael Brown. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

Tanya Garcia of Baltimore holds up her hands with the rest of the group during a protest resulting from the recent decision by a grand jury citing lack of sufficient evident to prosecute an officer for the fatal shooting of an unarmed teenager in Ferguson, Mo. Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun

During a protest resulting from the recent decision by a grand jury citing lack of sufficient evident to prosecute an officer for the fatal shooting of an unarmed teenager in Ferguson Mo. Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun

Protest organizers discuss their next move as students from Morgan State University hold the intersection of Perring Parkway and Cold Spring. The students were protesting a Missouri grand jury’s decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

Chanel Cruz, Michael Franklin, Christianna Clark, Niki Murphy and Patrick Taylor stand in protest against the grand jury decision to not indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson at McKeldin Square near the Inner Harbor. Cassidy Johnson/Baltimore Sun

Protestors put their hands in the air and march through traffic downtown chanting “Hands up, don’t shoot!” Tuesday evening. Cassidy Johnson/Baltimore Sun

Demonstrators stand and chant with placards during a protest outside the US embassy in London on November 26, 2014 over the US court decision not to charge the policeman who killed unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in the town of Ferguson. The policeman whose killing of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown sparked weeks of riots in the US town of Ferguson will not face charges, the county prosecutor said on November 25, amid mounting anger in the streets. Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images

A woman paints a snowman on a boarded window of a store in Ferguson, Missouri, on November 26, 2014. Protest marches sprang up in cities across the US amid a tense security operation in Ferguson, the town at the center of the country’s latest racially-charged stand-off following the grand jury decision in the fatal shooting of a 18-year-old black teenager Michael Brown. Clashes erupted in the St. Louis suburb for a second night, after grand jury’s decision not to prosecute a white police officer for shooting Brown. Jewel SamadJ/AFP/Getty Images

Karen Gold paints on a boarded window of her store in Ferguson, Missouri, on November 26, 2014. Protest marches sprang up in cities across the US amid a tense security operation in Ferguson, the town at the center of the country’s latest racially-charged stand-off following the grand jury decision in the fatal shooting of a 18-year-old black teenager Michael Brown. Clashes erupted in the St. Louis suburb for a second night, after grand jury’s decision not to prosecute a white police officer for shooting Brown. Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images

A protester holds her hands up in front of a police car in Ferguson, Missouri, on November 25, 2014 during demonstrations a day after violent protests and looting following the grand jury decision in the fatal shooting of a 18-year-old black teenager Michael Brown. Protest marches sprang up in cities across the US on November 25, amid a tense security operation in Ferguson, the Missouri town at the center of the country’s latest racially-charged stand-off. Clashes erupted in the St Louis suburb for a second night, after grand jury’s decision not to prosecute a white police officer for shooting dead an unarmed black teenager. Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images

Protestors march November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, one day after a grand jury decision not to prosecute a white police officer for the killing of an unarmed black teen in Ferguson, Missouri. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images

Protestors demonstrate on the steps of the National Portrait Gallery November 25, 2014 in Washington, DC, one day after a grand jury decision not to prosecute a white police officer for the killing of an unarmed black teen in Ferguson, Missouri. Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images

National Guard troops secure the police station in Ferguson, Missouri, a day after violent protests and looting following the grand jury decision in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old black teenager Michael Brown. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon told reporters that a total of 2,200 National Guard troops were being deployed in the St Louis area on November 25, triple the 700 sent out the night before. Looting erupted and businesses were set ablaze in the St Louis suburb a grand jury opted not to indict white police officer Darren Wilson for the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in August. Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images

A protestor blocks the street on November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles during demonstrations against a decision by a Ferguson, Missouri grand jury to not indict a white police officer in the shooting of black teenager Michael Brown. Violent protests and looting erupted in the US town of Ferguson for a second day after the grand jury’s decision. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images

Demonstrators participate in a peaceful protest in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri on November 25, 2014, one day after the decision by a grand jury not to prosecute a white police officer for shooting dead an unarmed black teenager. Protest marches sprang up in cities across the United States November 25th as a huge security operation stifled clashes in Ferguson, the town at the center of the country’s latest racially-charged riots. Michael B. Thomas/AFP/Getty Images

A protester displays a placard in Ferguson, Missouri, on November 25, 2014 during a demonstration a day after violent protests and looting following the grand jury decision in the fatal shooting of a 18-year-old black teenager Michael Brown. Protest marches sprang up in cities across the US on November 25, amid a tense security operation in Ferguson, the Missouri town at the center of the country’s latest racially-charged stand-off. Clashes erupted in the St Louis suburb for a second night, after grand jury’s decision not to prosecute a white police officer for shooting dead an unarmed black teenager. Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images

A National Guard trooper keeps vigil around local business in Ferguson, Missouri, on November 25, 2014 during demonstrations a day after violent protests and looting following the grand jury decision in the fatal shooting of a 18-year-old black teenager Michael Brown. Protest marches sprang up in cities across the US on November 25, amid a tense security operation in Ferguson, the Missouri town at the center of the country’s latest racially-charged stand-off. Clashes erupted in the St Louis suburb for a second night, after grand jury’s decision not to prosecute a white police officer for shooting dead an unarmed black teenager. Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images

A National Guard trooper keeps vigil around local business in Ferguson, Missouri, on November 25, 2014 during demonstrations a day after violent protests and looting following the grand jury decision in the fatal shooting of a 18-year-old black teenager Michael Brown. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon told reporters that a total of 2,200 National Guard troops were being deployed in the St Louis area on November 25– triple the 700 sent out the night before. Looting erupted and businesses were set ablaze in the St Louis suburb overnight Monday, after a grand jury opted not to indict white police officer Darren Wilson for the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in August. Jewel SamadJ/AFP/Getty Images

Protesters sit on the ground outside the White House in Washington, DC on November 25, 2014, during a protest rally, one day after a grand jury decision not to prosecute a white police officer for the killing of an unarmed black teen in Ferguson, Missouri. Mladen Antonov/AFP/Getty Images

Protestors demonstrate on the steps of the National Portrait Gallery November 25, 2014 in Washington, DC, one day after a grand jury decision not to prosecute a white police officer for the killing of an unarmed black teen in Ferguson, Missouri. Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images

Protester sit in the street during a demonstration following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri in the early morning hours of November 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Protesters raise their hands durng a demonstration near Los Angles Police Departmet (LAPD) headquarters following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri on the night of November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Alexis Watson shows her support for protesters in front of her soul food restaurant during a march following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri on the night of November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Protesters lie down i a street blocking traffic at the intersection of Martin Luther Kind Boulevard and Normandie Avenue during a march following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri on the night of November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Protesters surround California Highway Patrol officers in their car during a march following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri on the night of November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

People are surrounded by police as they wait to be taken into custody during a demonstration following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri in the early morning hours of November 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

A protester is arrested at one intersection during a demonstration following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri in the early morning hours of November 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

A protester puts on a gas mask when a large group of protesters are blocked in on all sides by police on an over ramp after protesters ran on to, and blockaded, the 101 freeway following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri on the night of November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

California Highway Patrol officers break up a blockage and chase protesters on the 101 freeway following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri on the night of November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Protesters are illuminated by police vehicle lights as they leave a freeway after they were blocked in by police on an over ramp after protesters ran on to, and blockaded, the 101 freeway following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri on the night of November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

A man lies near railroad tracks as protesters block a trolly following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri on the night of November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Protesters run onto the 101 freeway to set up a blockade and shut down traffic following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri on the night of November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Protesters set up barricades and shut down the 101 freeway following the grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer who had shot dead an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri on the night of November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Police officer Darren Wilson shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, sparking large ongoing protests. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

National Guard troops don gas masks while assisting police with controlling demonstrators during a protest in front of the police station on November 25, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Yesterday protesting turned into rioting after the announcement of the grand jury’s decision in the Michael Brown case. Brown, an 18-year-old black man, was killed by Darren Wilson, a white Ferguson police officer on August 9. At least 12 buildings were torched and more than 50 people were arrested during the night-long rioting. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

People protest in Times Square over the Ferguson grand jury decision to not indict officer Darren Wilson in the Michael Brown case November 25, 2014 in New York City. Brown, an 18-year-old black man, was killed by Darren Wilson, a white Ferguson, MO police officer, on August 9. Violent protests erupted across the nation yesterday after the grand jury’s verdict was announced, most notably in Ferguson, MO, where more than 25 buildings were burned down and stores were looted. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Hundreds of demonstrators gather to protest the day after the Ferguson grand jury decision to not indict officer Darren Wilson in the Michael Brown case November 25, 2014 in Washington, DC. A St. Louis County grand jury decided to not indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown in August that sparked riots in Ferguson, Missouri, resulting in violence there Monday night. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

How people around the world are protesting about Ferguson

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