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Jamyla Bolden Mourned by Family and Community at Friendly Temple

September 4, 2015

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Akeelah Kelly, DeEris Brown, Ferguson Missouri, Jamyla Bolden, Kendric Henderson, Mariah Stewart, Michael Brown, Obituaries

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Police Shootings About Class as Well as Race

August 15, 2015

By Jesse Jackson After three days of peaceful demonstrations marking the one year anniversary of Michael Brown’s fatal shooting in Ferguson, Mo., yet another African- American man was shot by … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Lives Matter, Class Bias, Jesse Jackson, Michael Brown, Police Shooting, Zachary Hammond

Ferguson Still in State of Emergency Days After Anniversary of Michael Brown’s Death

August 15, 2015

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ferguson Missouri, Michael Brown, Police Shooting, Tyrone Harris

Madison Police Officer Shoots Unarmed Black 19-year-old man

March 14, 2015

By Karen Stokes Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Dontre Hamilton and now Tony Robinson, were all total strangers but what connects them is they were all unarmed Black men shot by another man who … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dontre Hamilton, Fatal Shooting, Jim Muraco, Karen Stokes, Madison, Matt Kenney, Michael Brown, Michael Koval, Police Shooting, Ronald Brandon, Rosalind Britton, Tony Robinson, Trayvon Martin

Officials: US Report Finds Racial Bias in Ferguson Police

March 7, 2015

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Benjamin Crump, Black Motorists, Eric Tucker, Ferguson Missouri, Michael Brown, Racial Bias

Group Seeks New Grand Jury in Ferguson Police Shooting Case

January 10, 2015

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Darren Wilson, Ferguson Missouri, Grand Jury, Michael Brown, NAACP

Michael Brown’s Stepdad Investigated for Comments

December 6, 2014

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ferguson Missouri, Jim Salter, Louis Head, Michael Brown

Tensions High Due to Grand Jury Decision Not to Indict Ferguson Police Officer

November 28, 2014

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Darren Wilson, Ferguson Missouri, Karen Stokes, Michael Brown

Black Lawyers to Challenge Police Brutality in 25 Cities

September 12, 2014

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Darren Wilson, Eric Holder, Ferguson Missouri, Michael Brown, National Bar Association, Pamela J. Meanes, Phillip Agnew, Police Brutality

Beyond Ferguson: Time for Young Black Leaders

September 6, 2014

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Darren Wilson, Dr Ron Daniels, Ferguson Missouri, Freddie Allen, Jasiri X, Michael Brown, Police Brutality, Ron Hampton

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