Witness To History
For the eighth episode of the 'Witness to History' podcast, Tef Poe, the St. Louis poet and MC, addresses what called him to Ferguson's streets after Michael Brown was killed.
If Black Lives Matter was the Word, then Ferguson was the Word made Flesh.
In this episode of Witness to History, host Tory Russell sits down with Reverend Dr. Osagyefo Sekou to reflect on the 10-year anniversary of the Ferguson uprising. A powerful voice in both activism and the pulpit, Reverend Sekou shares his insights on the global impact of Ferguson, his personal connection to the movement, and the […]
After the public assassination of Michael Brown, Dacia stood ready to defend her community.
Minister Malcolm taught us that people of reason can reasonably discuss and differ on matters reasonably.
After being targeted for her activism, Ashley intentionally sought out healing.
In this episode of Witness to History, host Tory Russell engages in a raw and thought-provoking conversation with Alex Templeton, a committed activist and newly minted public defender. Alex reflects on their journey from the front lines of Ferguson to law school, discussing the impact of the protests on St. Louis culture, the role of […]
Although John Collins Muhammad pleaded guilty to bribery, the process struck a harsh chord with Black community members who remembered the grand jury not indicting killer police officer Darren Wilson.
In this episode of Witness to History, Tory Russell interviews John Collins-Muhammad, the youngest elected official in St. Louis and a former alderman just released from federal prison. John shares his disillusionment upon returning to a city still grappling with deep injustice and inequality. Reflecting on his experiences in prison and the Ferguson protests, he […]
Tory Russell, who led the Ferguson Uprising, sat down with mother of the movement, Momma Julia, who loved and protected protesters.
Ferguson was a proud sundown state years after the 1964 Civil Rights Act, years after Dr. King was assassinated in 1968.
