In the United States today, the capitalist dream holiday 'Black Friday' is underway as US stores offer huge discounts and hordes flocks take advantage of fabulous offers made by retailers. Protesters and activists are attempting to snap the public attention away from the buying as they call for a nationwide boycott of the day. Activists wish to raise awareness about the problems of racism and impunity. This comes after a grand jury in Ferguson decided against indicting white police officer Darren Wilson who shot and killed an unarmed African-American teen, Michael Brown, in August. Protesters in several parts of the country last night and today showed up in various retail stores to bring bring attention to their case. teleSUR
