FERGUSON, Mo.—By Wednesday, police outnumbered protesters in the St. Louis suburb that launched the “Black Lives Matter” movement, signaling that the nightly demonstrations could be fading after the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death. But Ferguson, and the issues that elevated it to national prominence, are sure to be closely watched in the months to come. A look at what’s ahead:
Activists Keep Going
A protest organizer says the cause could now pivot to focus more on statehouses and corporate America.
Nabeehah Azeez says civil rights coalitions will keep calling for economic boycotts, pressing for colorblind police practices, and lobbying for criminal justice reforms.
