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Ferguson Activist Cori Bush Honors Dr. Kings Dream by Remaining on the Frontline in the Fight for Justice, Livable Wages and Healthcare

Bush hopes to become the first African American Congresswoman from Missouri Ferguson Activist Cori Bush will honor the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4th at a special reception in Washington, D.C. Held at the popular gathering place for progressives, activists and believers in democracy—Busboys & Poets on 14th Street, NW—Cori will engage […]

Vice President Harris Lays Out a Bold Vision and Pledges Unity in White House Ellipse Speech

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Announces Lawsuit to Bring Constitutional Policing to Ferguson, Missouri

Video by CBS News/AP. Remarks below as prepared for delivery by Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch: Good afternoon and thank you all for being here. I am joined by Vanita Gupta, head of the Civil Rights Division. Nearly a year ago, the Department of Justice released our findings in an investigation of the Police Department […]

Vice President Harris Lays Out a Bold Vision and Pledges Unity in White House Ellipse Speech

Inside Ferguson Author Devin S. James Urges Leaders to Acknowledge Systemic Racism and Listen to the Voice of the Community

Ferguson, MO – Despite angry protests and national outcry after the police killing of unarmed Michael Brown, Jr., a year ago Aug. 9, the police shootings of Black citizens and ensuing uprisings continue to occur across the country. Diversity expert and author, Devin S. James, warns the tragedies and conflict will continue until government leaders […]

Statement From NABJ on Washington Post’s Wes Lowery Trespassing Charge While Covering Ferguson

The National Association of Black Journalists expresses concern with the decision by prosecutors in St. Louis County, Mo. to charge Wesley Lowery of The Washington Post with trespassing and interfering with a police officer. The charges stem from an incident that took place as Lowery, 25, was in Ferguson, Mo. in 2014 to report on […]

Rep. Nikema Williams, Former Mayor Shirley Franklin, Helen Butler, Mobilize Voters for First Day of Early Voting

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Statement on the Ferguson Grand Jury’s Failure to Indict Officer Darren Wilson

Washington, DC – Melanie L. Campbell, president and CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and Convener, Black Women’s Roundtable released the following statement regarding the Ferguson grand jury’s decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson in the unjust killing of Michael Brown: Tonight’s decision by the grand jury in Ferguson, MO not to […]