Four years after riots in Ferguson, Mo., this part of the city is still reeling

[@frankburns8871]

They don't know what the job center does. That really says it all.

[@hollywoodsaint57]

They burned down their own neighborhood now are crying about it. What did they expect...business owners lining up after they looted

[@francinethelisma2226]

Hey moron they don't own anything in those neighborhoods

[@donaldwilliamfry]

@@francinethelisma2226 They might not own it but they used to work and shop there. Now they have nothing. People are not willing to invest in that community and likely will not for the foreseeable future. This depresses the local economy indefinitely. Classic case of cutting off your nose to spite your face. Now, what were you saying about HollywoodSaint being a "moron.?

[@aculasabacca]

@@francinethelisma2226 1. call someone a moron 2. realize you made a moronic post 3. silence bravo, bravo

[@ismellprofit1630]

Exactly... Hey let's burn down a gas station and then whine about not being able to get cheap food from the gas station

[@bladynebula346]

Francine Thelisma so because they don’t own something gives them the right to burn it down?

[@tramsam3216]

With the violent crime that drives good citizens out of the area, violent crime will keep good citizens from returning.

[@pipestud3corncobpuffer785]

What the drive-by media didn't tell you about Ferguson: 2nd worst city in Missouri. Very high crime rate. High unemployment and people living below the poverty line.

[@nyb2.027]

It’s a smaller version of St. Louis, essentially.

[@danielc.558]

Not your business Well said.

[@kcmaldonado3948]

Some people have no place in a civilized society.

[@kcmaldonado3948]

@Alex Gutierrez How is that racist? Troll.

[@GQ100]

Hopefully the people in Minneapolis will see this. Burning down your own community to prove a point is the dumbest this you could do.

[@emsnewssupkis6453]

Correct, looting your own hood and then demanding others rebuild it is lunacy. Oh, and that town was hit LAST NIGHT with more looting!!!

[@jerzydudekvandriyshevchenk1807]

Everyone who doesn't peacefully deserve to get shot at this point they only care about looting and destroying buildings

[@honesttruth986]

Bruh I live in Minneapolis and they just burnt and looted half the block last night this is gonna be us in four years 😭😭😭

[@HeyWonderSally]

Lol

[@IsaiyahFN]

Damn I live close to Ferguson

[@jgreen6781]

Vote republican..... your local Democrat leadership failed you.

[@SSingh-nr8qz]

They just disbanded the police force there. What are your thoughts?

[@quantum7690]

More like the next 40 now

[@hannob5029]

Why should I stop in Ferguson and risk my life?

[@BroNx88Jay]

Property value went down.... The End

[@billsimms2511]

“Job training center” “They don’t even know what the building does “ 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@user-fp6hd8cm4n]

You burned the stores down there why would they want to put stores back

[@benjamin9262]

Look at statistics of crime in certain towns like Detroit, Atlanta, and Ferguson. See what they have in common.

[@xxxxxx-kk7mh]

Shut up with your racist nonsense.

[@pennysmith2012]

xxx xxx absolute truth

[@xxxxxx-kk7mh]

@Sudhir Kakar yes the truth is that your a racist POS

[@stevenray787]

All over a lie.

[@boblester8641]

Will neighborhoods be like this after Floyd protests?

[@Bnguyen276]

Yes . Major rioted cities gonna feel it. LA took 20 years to recover . New Orleans still feeling the affect after the Katrina riots, and Detroit was never the same. Chicago after the famous fires 🔥 never the same. Nyc and La gonna take years to recover again.

[@francisgomes9976]

All they need is more federal dollars. More democracts from top to bottom. And the cycle continues

[@WDI2008]

This is the main reason why the NFL Rams moved back to Los Angeles, California in 2016!

[@heckinbasedandinkpilledoct7459]

“Systemic neglect” also consists of destroying your own neighborhood businesses

[@tommierush2539]

My father had a business in Pine Lawn Mo, in the late 60's and this mirrors the Ferguson story. When my father first opened his business there were more people who cared than didn't care. When he closed his shop there were more people who didn't care than cared. Pine Lawn has not changed to this day. Visit at your own risk.

[@PsPPHYCO]

Black people: *annihilates town* Also Black people: "Why ain't dey brangin bisnis ova here mane"

[@arminiusofgermania]

Why don't they...GO WHERE THE BUSINESS IS?? What an immaculate tidbit of logical deduction amirite?

[@madmanbob6744]

😂

[@mastermaster12345679]

You got to let people dig their own grave. They can only blame themselves.

[@todddoom]

Pants up! Don't loot!

[@MM-sf3rl]

How can the mayor only comment be that they will make it “prettier’. That’s not much of a plan. Why is the job training center not produce works who can either find jobs in Furguson or take new talents elsewhere. No vision Furguson community leaders; no vision, no future.

[@madmanbob6744]

Why don't these people rebuild their own community?

[@joeo7257]

If you are a good cop. This is a good place to end your career.

[@warrenkemmer1307]

the first step is too stop thinking like a victim and get out of that mentality.

[@nixxnott2905]

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.

[@dr.deathstevewilliamsou7678]

You reap what you sow

[@Jodyrides]

Detroit still has not recovered from the riots of the 1960s.

[@themayor278]

IF MICHAEL BROWN DIDNT STEAL CIGARS AND ASSAULT THE STORE OWNER THAT THUG WOULD BE ALIVE TODAY.AND NONE OF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. BLAME MICHAEL BROWN.

[@roseystilc2697]

THE MAYOR no

[@themayor278]

YOUR A MORON

[@scottvelez3154]

no u

[@themayor278]

AND YOU VELEZ ARE DUMBER THEN A MORON

[@cukin65]

THE MAYOR you are a 110% right

[@babooll5632]

Redevelop your community ? Why, so the animals can burn it down again ?

[@snolen89]

That stretch of west Florissant road goes between highway 270 to its north and highway 70 to its south. A Fortune 500 company, Emerson electric, is right off that road and very close to where mb died. Just past the southern border of ferguson is westfall shopping center. Target closed two years ago and it still includes its other anchor, a schnucks grocery store. It was rehabbed from the old northland shopping center, an innovative boom mall in the 60’s that fell to decay in the 90’s. What people don’t know about this part of St. Louis county is that it’s scattered with towns microscopic in size, with small governments that can’t support the demand of neighborhoods that appear neglected. Normandy school district is one of the smaller school districts by land size, yet include 24 separate municipalities. Some of the municipalities hold their own police force, and have difficulty hiring reputable officers cause of the lower salary offers. This leads to corruption. The shirt on the man says “prove them wrong”. I don’t know what angle he takes this at, but this community has every opportunity to make itself better. It will take a lot of effort though. How bad do they want it?

[@JerzCe73]

You seem to be familiar with this particular area. Were you raised near here? Do you know anyone from this actual part of town? Are they employed by Emerson Electric? See, there is many Fortune 500 companies that reside in lower income areas...Usually because the taxes are lower. Also, they may be the last standing of a by gone era...Very rarely do they hire from these communities (Oh, you may say due to "Them not wanting to work" or "These Criminal") I will say due to (Racism and Over policing that insures arrest records) Either way to mention a company that does nothing for the community it occupies is moot..

[@snolen89]

Aseenah Rasulalah yes I did grow up just north of there in a neighboring community, so I do know the area well enough. Where the Ferguson incident occurred was in the jurisdiction of the high school I attended. Emerson was only a small mention of what I wrote there. What you need to know is that they established their presence there when those communities were majority Caucasian. Even with the decay and increase in poverty/crime, they continue to maintain their presence in that location. They could have easily moved to St. Charles county like other local companies have. Technically if they wanted it bad enough the residents in that area could be employed by Emerson... or any other company in the metro area. They aren’t going to be handed the job though. People in these communities also have every right to change how where they live operates. They can vote to disincorporate or merge towns. More recently, several towns have merged one single cooperative police department to serve their areas. There is much potential with these areas. People need to want it though and follow the guidelines. IMHO, the media and various civil rights leaders steer them in the wrong direction.

[@JerzCe73]

Yes, I use Emerson as an example because I have seen companies stay as the surroundings fall into disrepair. I do not think we agree on the reason for this. Continuing to stay isn't philanthropy, especially if the residents aren't benefiting from such a large organization..I wonder what the taxes are there in Ferguson vs. St. Charles? You said "technically they can be hired by Emerson if they want it bad enough" which is generalization that is use to blame poverty solely on the poor. No one is asking for a handout, but an active participating in the betterment of the community as a whole. This is nothing new, when companies negotiate to operate in towns, cities,states there is an agreement to try to employ a percentage of its residents. Now, I can get into the work around for companies, so they dont have to uphold that standard..such as, cronyism, nepotism and outrageous standards for lower rung jobs. It is also clear that poor people are more likely to have arrest records and People of Color that are poor even more so. Now, I am somewhat familiar with "disincorporate or merge towns." situations from a personal view. I have lived in a town that is surrounded by Middle Class/Upper Middle cities. One of them being Cleveland proper. These cities offered to "Seize parks" that bordered the city or wanting to implement high property taxies on existing residents who "homeowners" struggling to hold on their property, as is. I wont get into gentrification and the ousting of people that love their city and neighborhoods.

[@snolen89]

Aseenah Rasulalah no one told anyone to do something illegal and create themselves an arrest record. That was their own decision, as was MB’s on the day he was killed. All he had to do was follow the cops suggestion to walk on the sidewalk instead of the middle of the street. Speaking of, he was living with his grandma at the time of the incident. She rented an apartment. Did not pay property taxes, just monthly rent. Those areas, including the neighborhood I grew up in, have spiked with an increase of rental properties in recent years. Landlords let the homes go to decay. Property values drop. Communities receive less tax flow, and the result is what you have from these towns trying to generate revenue in other ways all these years. And yes, if an individual wants to be successful and want something bad enough, they need to not only put the work in, but be smart about it. Graduate high school, have kids after 20 and have kids after marriage. These communities have kids out of wedlock at a rate of over 70%. It’s almost to the point where it’s encouraged to do so. Women can marry the government instead of a father figure, regardless of influence on a child. These folks likely don’t pay taxes on homes or cars. Many cars you see in those streets aren’t properly registered and due to backlash there is little the state can do about it. Emerson can employ whoever they want if they are qualified.

[@duranferguson7838]

Never going there

[@HeyWonderSally]

Dont 💀 no one cares 🤣

[@danielwilson4656]

Born and raised in Ferguson (life long not listener).. we are still waiting for the apologies from the liberal media..!

[@METALMAN4Wii]

Hands Up Let Us Loot!

[@lisagoodin2959]

Why would anybody build there after purposeful destruction?

[@fultonyt8989]

It was open late. And it sold essentials like Backwoods and Mild’s

[@scottvelez3154]

Why is it that I thought the riots were still ongoing even in 2018?

[@danielc.558]

Because the town MAKES you wanna riot! 😆

[@jamesfeezer2586]

Because after the media was done exploiting the community they went to wipe there dirty peckers on something else

[@HeyWonderSally]

People in these comments don’t understand that no one would even think about building before the riot why would they do it after the riot they want people in Ferguson to stay poor why would they build their community back so they can get rich and take back their city ?

[@billsimms2511]

What you don’t seem to realize although this video just explained it is there were several businesses there before the riots! They got looted and burned down though so of course no more businesses would come build there

[@joeo7257]

I would never go near there

[@AffordableREI]

entrepreneurship would help here, and low cost entrepreneurship at that- sharing spaces so that you cut down on the rent, but can still have that bakery, etc. I need to tap into my networks and specifically target low cost, budget ways to go into business that can benefit low income communities - where they can't get bank loans regardless of if they have credit ,where they will pay higher insurance premiums, and they historically don't have money. Will put it on my to do list. See the difference in my comments versus the others?

[@kittensausage5901]

Looters made off with rims...ha! Go figure

[@danielwilson4656]

Micheal thug brown...now he's a hero???

[@BFG_10G]

Once bitten, twice shy.

[@RainNBlood]

Ignorants (kind word, fyi)... another word for those that decided to riot! I wonder if those have watched videos since then showing that the punk got what was coming.

[@randyscott3386]

The city leaders should be trying to attract hospitals, nursing homes and senior housing developers . Retail doesn't pay decent wages same as restaurants . There's a lot of cheap land there as well as a labor pool that would workout great in healthcare occupations and senior housing . Get the BIG money in there first and the little money will follow just like building a Walmart super center .

[@joyr6687]

Most of those would be scared to invest in an area known for riots.

[@randyscott3386]

@@joyr6687 After the Rodney King riots in L.A. it was 5 years before ANYTHING was rebuilt .

[@ManiB314]

It’s a Walmart in Ferguson .. the “ghetto Walmart” Ferguson isn’t a place for businesses sadly 🤣 but they only showing one side.. it’s a lot of stuff on w. Florissant .. sams next to Walmart, another QT, five below etc. and all nursing homes.. it’s no space for hospitals fr

[@moneyblue8466]

As it should be

[@yadzkyboss]

When the going get tough... business relocates!

[@midwestcountry314stl2]

To many people stay out there. Stay classy north county

[@gregjames9875]

They don't build businesses there due to the significant amount of illegal behavior in that community.

[@phuongto5964]

Ferguson has become ghetto

[@AlabasterSmudge]

They need their weave.

[@Edwin-ty1tx]

Amerika is like South Africa during the Apartheid regime. Segregated to the bone.

[@kcmaldonado3948]

Civilized people in general are living their lives and want nothing to do with these people and their behavior.

[@leeau5517]

If you want to protect your property inatall iron door and iron windows ,the new glass window will not protect you.

[@hoodsreaction491]

Ferguson is St. Louis

[@sarahpalmer2212]

I used to drive through Ferguson (and stopped there) almost every time I go through St Louis. The people there are so awesome!

[@arkybaldknobber8062]

Is that where you buy your dope?

[@66truink99]

They still buying them wheels though

[@mattwatters5702]

Thugs loot and steal from themselves, then wonder why.

[@nycbk9043]

here after Tyron got KOed by Jake Paul.

[@sirvilhelmofyonderland]

My family and I are from St. L A bad cop destroyed our city.

[@JerzCe73]

I get nervous when they seek out areas that need help (Make it prettier: Urban renewal) When they take an interest and push out the existing residents through Gentrification. They said Starbucks and I was like "uh oh"

[@spencerdickson9693]

oh we should invest a bunch of money, make it pretty and then return to the people who let it turn into a shithole in the first place? and repeat what? every 10 years?

[@JerzCe73]

@@spencerdickson9693 I can sit here and explain the many systemic reasons a neighborhood is impoverished. But, it seems to me, you wish to believe it's the resident's fault. Gentrification is just good ole colonization. State governments unfairly allocate funds away from poor and/or Black areas (Red Lining) so they can get kickbacks from crooked land developers who can't wait to get their hands on homes that were stolen from poor people, for cheap. "Shithole" hmmm..where did I hear that being used in this context..Oh yeah, your anti-American, traitorous dictator. Did you guys ever get your money back?

[@nerforeos675]

And yep, they're still clowns.

[@user-fp6hd8cm4n]

You love it but u giving up on it too hahahahahahahahahahabaha

[@Ramon_92]

>>>RIP Michael Brown

[@xxxxxx-kk7mh]

@@arkybaldknobber8062 how does it feel to know whites will be a minority by 2050?

[@MrDessirius]

@@xxxxxx-kk7mh great. Wish it could happen sooner

[@xxxxxx-kk7mh]

@@MrDessirius same. Im white and white people are racist af

[@romefree979]

Some white people will never change

[@kittensausage5901]

Looters made off with rims...ha! Go figure

[@corbinandersen809]

Right was I the only one that saw the subtle racist parts of the vid like that and the people don't know what the job training center is 💀💀