Michael Brown was an 18-year-old African American man who became widely known after he was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri on August 9, 2014. His death sparked significant protests and discussions about police violence, racial profiling, and systemic racism in the United States. The incident led to the formation of the Black Lives Matter movement, which advocates for the rights and lives of Black individuals. Brown's death and the subsequent events highlighted the ongoing issues of race relations and law enforcement practices in America, prompting national and international conversations about justice and equality.