Tag Archives: Ferguson Missouri

Craig Riggins: I visited one of the most infamous apartment complexes in America today – Canfield Green.

Posted on August 29, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

I visited one of the most infamous apartment complexes in America today – Canfield Green. This is where Mike Brown, Jr. was shot and killed on August 9, 2014. I met this brother named Mel (pictured) at the memorial for … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | #Ferguson: Activists Challenge State Of Emergency

Posted on August 12, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

After authorities declared a state of emergency in St. Louis County Monday, activists asked: Which emergency? Activists with Hands Up United, a project administered by a non-profit organization called Environmentalism Through Inspiration and Non-Violent Action, launched a hashtag campaign on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | #Ferguson police arrested a 12 year old girl

Posted on August 11, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Just when you thought #Ferguson police couldn’t go any lower, they pull this ISH! White supremacy don’t give a damn how old or how young you are. Protect and serve is a myth. Ferguson Police aren’t out there protecting anyone. … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Remembering #MichaelBrown

Posted on August 10, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

FERGUSON, Missouri – Hundreds of people gathered Sunday morning at the memorial of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teen who was shot dead in the middle of the street by a white police officer exactly one year ago. Teddy bears and … Continue reading →

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Michael Brown Jr. One Year Anniversay of his Death | Open Thread

Posted on August 9, 2015 by rikyrah

Please drop a link (s) to any live events you know about. Thanks! One year later, and the brutal killing of Michael Brown is still very raw and intense. Police officer Darren Wilson still roams the earth, and is in … Continue reading →

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Al Jazeera America: Michael Brown’s mom responds to New Yorker article

Posted on August 4, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Al Jazeera America’s Tony Harris went to St. Louis and sat down with Lesley McSpadden, mother of Michael Brown. The interview airs on Al Jazeera America tomorrow night at 7pm ET/4pm PT. Find Al Jazeera America in your area on … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Arrest made in the #FergusonShooting

Posted on March 15, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

CLAYTON • Police have made an arrest in the wounding of two police officers at a protest last week in Ferguson, officials said Sunday. A formal announcement is expected in a press conference at the St. Louis County Justice Center … Continue reading →

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Where are the Arrests for Ferguson Law Enforcement & Government Leaders for RACKETEERING & EXTORTION?

Posted on March 9, 2015 by rikyrah

The UNITED STATES Department of Justice shared its investigative report on the town of Ferguson last week. Folks RESIGNING and any FIRINGS is NOT good enough, nor is it JUST! It sends a message that their actions are still acceptable, … Continue reading →

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Jeff Roorda: STL police officers will quit the depart if the city creates a civilian oversight board

Posted on January 30, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Jeff Roorda, a police union official, said on Thursday that St. Louis police officers will quit the department or do only the bare minimum on patrol if the city creates the kind of civilian oversight board currently being proposed. “They’d … Continue reading →

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Jeff Roorda physically assaults a black woman in public meeting

Posted on January 28, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

What country is this where a man can BRAZENLY assault a woman in room filled with witnesses & NOT be arrested? View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🌻Ohun Ashe🌻 (@ohun.ashe)

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