Ella Jones, mayor-elect of Ferguson, Missouri

Everything To Know About Ferguson's First Black Mayor

The politician ran on a platform of public safety and neighborhood stabilization.
by Royce Dunmore
10.01.21

Sharpton Says Kaepernick vs. Jay-Z Is 'Wrong Fight'

While many civil rights leaders have seemingly stayed quiet about Jay-Z’s controversial new partnership with the NFL, the Rev. Al…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.29.20
Ferguson On One Year Anniversary Of Michael Brown's Death

Cops Kill Black People More, New Research Confirms

Michael Brown was killed by police in Ferguson, Missouri, five years ago. Since then, U.S. police have killed more than…
by Frank Edwards
04.29.21
'Stranger Fruit' Premiere - 2017 SXSW Conference and Festivals

Michael Brown's Mother Might Be Elected In Ferguson

The people of Ferguson were headed to the polls.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Arrest Made In Ferguson Police Shooting

Prosecutor Says He Lost Reelection Because Of Race

Bob McCulloch sounds like he is still bitter he lost to Wesley Bell.
by NewsOne Staff
12.20.18
'Stranger Fruit' Premiere - 2017 SXSW Conference and Festivals

Michael Brown's Mother Running For Ferguson City Council

McSpadden made the announcement where her son was killed.
by NewsOne Staff
08.12.18
USA - High School Students Protest Ferguson Grand Jury Decision in New York City

Report: Ferguson Progress After Michael Brown Isn't Enough

Progress is a process.
by Clarissa Hamlin
08.10.18
Opinion

How Ferguson Changed My Life

Reflecting on the lessons learned in the four years since the death of Michael Brown.
by Bruce Franks Jr., State Representative of the 78th District of Missouri
08.09.18
18 itemsDemocratic National Convention

Mothers Of The Movement: Fighting For Racial Justice

Meet the courageous mothers powering the fight for racial justice.
by Clarissa Hamlin
05.21.18
El Cajon, CA Police Fatally Shoot Unarmed Man

Report: Police Killing Unarmed People 'Significantly Declined'

'Significantly declined' is a stretch.
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
Protests at Ferguson Police Department

DOJ Redacts Ferguson Documents, Claims Report

The U.S. Department of Justice allegedly released several "totally or partially" redacted documents related to Mike Brown's fatal shooting and…
by Clarissa Hamlin
10.04.17
Family Members Of Michael Brown Announce Civil Lawsuit Over His Death In Ferguson

Settlement Reached In Michael Brown Death

A federal judge approved a settlement Tuesday for an undisclosed amount in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Michael Brown's…
by Clarissa Hamlin
09.09.20
US-RACISM-PROTEST

St. Louis Woman Sues Police After Taser Arrest

Missouri resident Kristine Hendrix is suing the city of St. Louis and its police department after she was shot with…
by Clarissa Hamlin
06.02.17
'Stranger Fruit' Premiere - 2017 SXSW Conference and Festivals

Michael Brown's Mom Gets High School Diploma

Lezley McSpadden, the mother of slain teen Michael Brown, received her diploma alongside her daughter from Jennings Senior High School…
by Clarissa Hamlin
06.02.17
USA - Protests in Ferguson

Activist Featured In Iconic Ferguson Photo Dies

Edward Crawford --- the protester who became a hero in Ferguson, Missouri after being captured in a popular photograph throwing…
by Clarissa Hamlin
05.05.17
police tape

Security Guard Accused Of Shooting Man In Same…

Police are investigating after an armed man was shot by a private security guard in Ferguson, Missouri, The Associated Press…
by Stephanie Long
03.29.17
Family Members Of Michael Brown Announce Civil Lawsuit Over His Death In Ferguson

Darren Wilson, Who Fatally Shot Michael Brown, Admits…

An attorney for former Ferguson, Missouri cop Darren Wilson, who fatally shot unarmed teen Michael Brown in 2014, said Monday…
by Clarissa Hamlin
03.15.17
US-CRIME-RACE-POLICE-SHOOTING

Newly Released Michael Brown Footage Sparks Protests In…

What makes the video the source of ire for protesters is that after Brown’s death at the hands of Police…
by NewsOne Staff
03.13.17
Ongoing Chicago Violence Draws Ire And Threat From President Trump To Send Federal Law Enforcement Help

Ferguson Police Slow To Investigate Shooting Of Protest…

Ferguson police have dragged their feet investigating the shooting of a protest organizer. She was shot in the head.
by nigelroberts1
02.13.17
USA - Protests in Ferguson

Ferguson Officials Miss Crucial Deadlines In DOJ Deal

Ferguson officials have missed crucial deadlines that were set by the Department of Justice in efforts to reform policing procedures.
by Brandee Sanders
01.28.17