Darren Wilson, the Ferguson officer who shot and killed unarmed Michael Brown three weeks ago in St. Louis, has been receiving money donations from supporters for weeks, but it looks like that’s come to an end. After a huge public outcry against two of the GoFundMe pages that were created to raise money for the […]
A group of individuals who protested after an unarmed Michael Brown was shot and killed in Ferguson, Mo. sued local officials on Thursday for $41.5 million over civil rights violations that include wrongful arrests and police brutality. In the suit, the plaintiffs say law enforcement met protestors outraged over the killing of the 18-year-old with “militaristic […]
Police Officers Accused Of Driving Over Michael Brown’s Memorial, Letting Dog Urinate On It (PHOTOS)
Police in Ferguson have been accused of mishandling the Michael Brown shooting in the days since the teenager’s death — the lack of transparency, the militarized force used against peaceful protestors, and failure to arrest or question shooter Officer Darren Wilson have no doubt led to a sense of distrust between the community and the police […]
During a news conference on Wednesday, St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar defended the aggressive response of police officers in Ferguson, saying the use of tear gas, smoke, and armored trucks was necessary to patrol “very urban areas.” Belmar, who oversaw the department in their crackdown on protests in the days after Michael Brown’s death […]
This is an all-star lineup. In the wake of Mike Brown’s killing, Cali rapper Game rounded up all of his rapper friends, Diddy, DJ Khaled ,Wale, Problem, Curen$y, Fabolous, 2 Chainz, Yo Gotti, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, King Pharaoh, and R&B trio TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank), to record a tribute for the unfortunate death […]
In what U.S. officials are deeming an attempt to turn the tables, North Korea is speaking out about the police brutality in Ferguson, calling the U.S. “a graveyard of human rights.” The comments were made by a Foreign Ministry spokesman on Tuesday. The U.S. has long criticized North Korea, calling it one of the world’s worst […]
Lesley McSpadden and Michael Brown Sr. are seeking solace in the face of difficult pain...
On Monday, CNN aired newly emerged audio that allegedly captured the moment 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson Mo. police officer Darren Wilson. In the audio, which CNN could not independently verify as authentic, multiple gunshots can be heard, rivaling the autopsy report that confirmed the unarmed teenager was shot six times. According to CNN, forensic audio […]
The words strength, compassion, and gratitude can’t begin to describe the emotional meeting between Sybrina Fulton, Lesley McSpadden, and Valerie Bell. In a special interview with CNN, the mothers of slain young men Trayvon Martin, Sean Bell, and Michael Brown spoke to Don Lemon about what they’ve learned from their haunting experiences and how they carry their sons with them […]
Protests and reflection continue in Ferguson, while troubling details were released about an officer who unlawfully arrested two journalists within the first days of outrage. According to the Huffington Post, Ferguson police officer Justin Cosma has a history of aggressive arrests, including the arrest of a 12-year-old boy in 2012. Coincidentally, Ryan J. Reilly, one […]
The VMAs were filled with show-stopping performances, but Common got serious for a second to lead a heartfelt moment of silence for Michael Brown and the town of Ferguson. The rapper, who was on stage to present the Best Hip-Hop Video, cited the genre as an outlet of social change in wake of the protests in […]
