Chris Rock, Rihanna and other stars react after Ferguson grand jury decision

" A system cannot fail those it was never meant to protect " W.E.B. DuBois. http://t.co/1OCKbrJaTb

— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) November 25, 2014

Surreal

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 25, 2014

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." -Martin Luther King, Jr.

— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 25, 2014

All my love is with the family of Michael Brown. I applaud their strength and courage, mourn their loss, pray they see justice and change.

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) November 25, 2014

Heavy heart, angry soul... we matter. ALL our lives matter. Hear us, feel us, respect us... ALL

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) November 25, 2014

Feeling stuck all the way over here in Sydney seeing the news just now... Sending my prayers to Ferguson & praying for an equal America.

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) November 25, 2014

I'm heartbroken over the news of no indictment in Ferguson. Let's all pray for peace.

— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) November 25, 2014

No indictment, really????

— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) November 25, 2014

Some things in life are sad, but not surprising. #FergusonDecision

— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) November 25, 2014

So many things are backwards in this world. It breaks my heart.

— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) November 25, 2014

The scary part is he believes what he is saying WOW When he rattled off how many times an UNARMED child was shot DID HE LISTEN 2 HIS WORDS?

— Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) November 25, 2014

Justice for people of color in America has never come in the form of a sprint, but always in the form of a marathon. #DearFerguson

— Isaiah Washington (@IWashington) November 25, 2014

Watching in my hometown thinking of the Browns and hoping the community here respects their son's memory with peace. #PeaceInFerguson

— Andy Cohen (@Andy) November 25, 2014

I'm shocked & saddened by this decision. I'm so sorry Ferguson. And my heart breaks for #MichaelBrown and his family. #nojustice #myopinion

— Leslie Bibb (@mslesliebibb) November 25, 2014

#Ferguson Time to get busy-citizens must RUN FOR OFFICE!

— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) November 25, 2014

BE PEACEFUL PEOPLE! Show our STRENGTH by respecting Michael Brown's parents wishes.

— Angela Bassett (@ImAngelaBassett) November 25, 2014

#ToRecap, violence is okay if you feel threatened. Provided you don't use violence when you feel threatened. #Ferguson

— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) November 25, 2014

The people who say there is no excuse for violence seem to forget that it was violence that started all of this! #TeamDl

— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) November 25, 2014

The system that instills & protects white supremacy wins again. Humanity loses...No justice. I pray for Mike Brown & his family. So sad.

— Macklemore (@macklemore) November 25, 2014

I have no words... So I'll borrow these! http://t.co/4WPkKphbMv

— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) November 25, 2014

My Heart is still heavy after last night... But I come from a Praying family! & the Power of Prayer🙏 #Ferguson

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) November 25, 2014

His name is #MikeBrown and we should NEVER forget what happened to him 108 days ago in #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/9uxwKwNn1w

— Kevin Hart (@ItsKevinHart) November 25, 2014

Violence is NOT the answer. #Pray #Ferguson

— David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) November 25, 2014

#FergusonVerdict Prayers to #MikeBrownsfamily and my city. Unwarranted violence will help not help this situation. The Family wants peace.

— CedricTheEntertainer (@CedEntertainer) November 25, 2014

My heart and sympathy goes out to Michael Browns family. They're words and actions are remarkable considering their deep sorrow and grief.

— Katherine Heigl (@KatieHeigl) November 25, 2014