Approved Responses to Ferguson Unrest - Satirical Comic by Tom Tomorrow #1861024 (License: Personal Use)

This six-panel satirical comic by Tom Tomorrow, published in 2014, critiques systemic reactions to the Ferguson civil unrest following Michael Brown’s killing. Each panel highlights a common rhetorical tactic used by authorities and media: victim-blaming, media derision, protester discredit, context erasure, and performative deference-all culminating in a chilling “hands up, don’t shoot” reversal. The artwork uses exaggerated caricatures and ironic dialogue to underscore institutional hypocrisy and racial bias in law enforcement and public discourse.

Used on editorial, news analysis, or education pages discussing media bias, police accountability, or protest representation; targets readers seeking critical perspectives on systemic injustice and narrative control after high-profile incidents of police violence.