It’s been one year since Michael Brown was shot dead by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. Although the #BlackLivesMatter movement reached new heights this year, more people of color have died from police brutality and to be put frankly, we’ve had enough and so have Run The Jewels. During their global tour, Killer Mike & El-P explained why all the rioting and protesting that continues to occur around the US is a good thing. Find out more after the jump!
(Photos) Peaceful Protests Held In Ferguson On The Anniversary Of Mike Brown’s Death
Yesterday, (August 8th) on the the anniversary of Mike Brown’s death, a peaceful protest made its way through the streets of Ferguson, Mo. The march was led by Brown’s father, Mike Brown Sr., to honor his son who was killed by a police officer last year. The protest was peaceful on all accounts, children played and officers handed out popsicles to the protestors to keep them cool. Just about 100 people attended the march, which traveled from Canfield Green Apartments, where Brown was shot, to Normandy High School, his alma mater where he graduated from just days before his death. Read more below.
Ferguson Hires Black Officer As New Interim Police Chief
Just days before the anniversary of the tragic killing of 18 year-old Mike Brown, the city of Ferguson announced they have hired new, black interim police chief.Andre Anderson who previously served as a commander with the Glendale Police Department in Arizona, was appointed Wednesday morning along with new city manager Ed Beasly by the city’s mayor. Read more below.
(Video) Conspiracy Or Nah? Glenn Beck Says Ferguson/Baltimore Riots Were Set Up By The Government
Glenn Beck might be on to something here. In this video he implies that the government has set us up, so the Dept. of Justice can take control of all the policing in the country. He says the rioting in cities like Ferguson and Baltimore are mostly fueled by people from out of town, sent in to manipulate and “wind everyone up”. Check it out and form your own opinion!
(Video) SMH! Witness To Michael Brown’s Death Charged With Resisting Arrest
Michael Brown’s death has tormented the town of Ferguson, especially his friend Dorian Johnson. Months after the tragic shooting, the man who witnessed it all is facing brand new charges. Johnson might not have been in the town of Ferguson, but the charges were filed the same day that Johnson’s lawyer revealed their plans to sue the city of Ferguson, its former police chief, and former officer Darren Wilson. Find out what happened to Johnson after the jump!
(Photos+Video) 6 Cops Charged in Freddie Grays Murder Released On Bail
The state of justice in America is definitely up for debate. The 6 police officers charged with felonies in the death of Freddie Gray were taken into custody Friday night and released on bail today. In a shocking twist the officers bail was lower then that of one of the protestors that was arrested. Read more for the details and video on the case
