Why is it so difficult to develop a clear understanding of the events surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown by a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer? To answer this question class members listen to a NPR discussion of the findings of the Department of Justice reports, analyze excerpts from the report, and watch a video that focus on the challenges journalists faced in reporting about the events. Finally, class members consider what they can do to "bridge . . . gaps in understanding" among individuals, police, and journalists.