A federal judge on Tuesday approved an agreement to overhaul the local police department in Ferguson, Mo. and address racially biased policing that often violated the rights of black residents in the St. Louis suburb.
Mayor James Knowles III hopes this change helps the community heal after the 2014 tragic killing of Michael Brown.
Former Black Panther Sekou Odinga and Black Lives Matter activist Larry Fellows may come from different Black liberation movements, but both understand that to truly celebrate Black History Month, we must dig deeper.
Officials in Ferguson, Missouri and the Department of Justice announced a tentative deal on Wednesday to overhaul the city's embattled police force in an effort to avoid a costly court battle, reports USA Today.
Former assistant city manager De'Carlon Seewood will take the title of Ferguson's city manager.
Lynch's declaration as the chief law enforcement official in the government negates comments made by FBI Director James Comey, who last month argued that officers in major cities feel "under siege" due to protests, demonstrations, and discussions that aim to hold police officers accountable.
In a 40-page report released this week, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce said prosecutors "determined a criminal violation against either officer could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt" in the death of 25-year-old Kajieme Powell.
The group tweeted their warning on Tuesday, promising to out at least 1,000 members.
Dr. Cornel West discusses Min. Louis Farrakhan's remarks about breaking the back of fear in America.
In an interview with The Guardian Silverman said she doesn't believe racial jokes should be performed in the nation's current climate.
