By Mariah Stewart Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American ST. LOUIS -- Walking into the church sanctuary, Natasha Kelly grabbed her eight-year-old’s hand. “You okay?” Kelly asked. … [Read more...]
Ferguson Still in State of Emergency Days After Anniversary of Michael Brown’s Death
A year after the police shooting death of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown, his home city of Ferguson, Mo. was once again ablaze with the sights and sounds of protest and riot. Activity since the … [Read more...]
Police: Suspect Arrested in Shooting of Two Officers in Ferguson
By Wesley Lowery and David A. Fahrenthold, Washington Post CLAYTON, Mo. — Authorities charged a 20-year-old man from the St. Louis area with shooting two officers during a protest last week … [Read more...]
Officials: US Report Finds Racial Bias in Ferguson Police
ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Justice Department investigation found sweeping patterns of racial bias within the Ferguson, Missouri, police department, with officers … [Read more...]
Group Seeks New Grand Jury in Ferguson Police Shooting Case
JIM SALTER, Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) -The NAACP’s Legal Defense and Educational Fund, citing “grave legal concerns,” is asking a Missouri judge to convene a new grand jury to consider … [Read more...]
Michael Brown’s Stepdad Investigated for Comments
JIM SALTER, Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) Via Black Press USA Police are investigating Michael Brown’s stepfather for angry comments on the streets of Ferguson after a grand jury decided not … [Read more...]
Tensions High Due to Grand Jury Decision Not to Indict Ferguson Police Officer
By Karen Stokes Tensions were high late Monday night in Ferguson, Missouri as residents awaited the decision from the Grand Jury on the fate of Police Officer Darren Wilson, 28, on the shooting of … [Read more...]
Florida 7-Year-Old Envisioned a Mission to Bring Peace to Ferguson with Her Violin
Young, Gifted & Black Series By Taki S. Raton The morning Yahoo News explorer clip reads, “Chaos fills streets of Ferguson.” The click-on account headline cites that, “Ferguson businesses … [Read more...]
Black Lawyers to Challenge Police Brutality in 25 Cities
By Pamela J. Meanes President National Bar Association WASHINGTON (NNPA) – In an effort to combat police brutality in the Black community, the National Bar Association (NBA) recently announced … [Read more...]
Beyond Ferguson: Time for Young Black Leaders
By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) During a rousing, standing- room only town hall discussion dedicated to the shooting death of Michael Brown in … [Read more...]