Tag Archives: Michael Brown

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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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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Tuesday Open Thread | A Look Back At The Violence In #Ferguson

Posted on February 24, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

In this episode, Darryl Pinckney discusses his essay “In Ferguson.” He visited Ferguson, Missouri, in November, when a grand jury decided not to indict Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot and killed unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. The … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: #Justice4All March

Posted on December 13, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Gun Violence, Hate Crime, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Justice, Justice for Eric Garner, Justice for Michael Brown, News, Open Thread, Photos, Police bruality, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , | 58 Comments

Ferguson: Race and Justice in the U.S.

Posted on December 11, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Airing Monday, 12/15 at 9pm ET/6pm PT This Monday, December 15th at 9pm ET/6p PT, Al Jazeera’s Emmy Award-winning “Fault Lines” presents a special one-hour report, “Ferguson: Race and Justice in the U.S.” “Fault Lines” correspondent and seasoned international journalist … Continue reading →

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Redditt Hudson: Darren Wilson processed his own evidence

Posted on December 11, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Redditt Hudson a former police officer with St Louis County police says Darren Wilson processed his own evidence. Reddit also says he was in the room when Ferguson police chief Tom Jackson told them, Darren Wilson had no knowledge of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: UTSA students hold ‘die-in’ to protest #EricGarner, #Ferguson deaths

Posted on December 10, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Gun Violence, Human Rights, Institutional Racism, Justice, Justice for Eric Garner, Justice for Michael Brown, News, Open Thread, Police bruality, Protests, Racial Bias, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ferguson: No more votes for Claire McCaskill and Jay Nixon

Posted on November 26, 2014 by rikyrah

It’s been hard for me to gather my thoughts. But, our newest Ferguson post was old and getting full of replies. It’s hard because it’s difficult to put into words the level of rage that I feel. I keep on … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Democracy, Institutional Racism, Justice, Justice for Michael Brown, Police bruality, Politics, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , | 65 Comments

#Ferguson Grand Jury will reconvene on Monday

Posted on November 23, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

The grand jury investigating the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson, Mo., police Officer Darren Wilson is not meeting this weekend and will reconvene Monday, sources told ABC News. Speculation that a decision on whether to indict Wilson in the … Continue reading →

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Gov Jay Nixon activates the MO National Guard to #Ferguson in the event of unrest

Posted on November 17, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

I am so distressed. Governor Jay Nixon activates the MO National Guard and issues A State of Emergency based on what he THINKS black people may do at the announcement of the Darren Wilson Ferguson Grand Jury decision. OMFG! Preconceived notions!!! How … Continue reading →

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