Ferguson, Missouri

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A Trinidadian immigrant reflects on her hometown of Ferguson, Missouri

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Ruffina Farrokh Anklesaria immigrated to the US from Trinidad 15 years ago. She settled in Ferguson, Missouri, and says she’s seen the town’s diversity transform. Right now, Anklesaria is teaming up with other members of the community to highlight the positive side of the small Missouri town, but she says as an immigrant, she still sees racial divisions in the US.

A protester picks up a gas canister to throw back towards the police after tear gas was fired at demonstrators during a protest in Ferguson, Missouri.

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Demonstrators face off with police after tear gas was fired at protesters reacting to the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri August 17, 2014.

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