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Ferguson activist says her son was lynched, targeted for her activism

Police are investigating the death as a suicide, however.

On Nov 1, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Ferguson activist Darren Seals found shot in burning car

Darren Seals is not the first Ferguson activist to meet this fate.

On Sep 7, 2016 by Andrew Couts

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Innovative short film ‘#Ferguson’ tells the protests’ story with vines and tweets

St. Louis alderman Antonio French debuts staggering film project.

On Aug 9, 2016 by Amanda Pinney

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John Waters endorses DeRay McKesson, Black Lives Matter activist, in Baltimore mayoral race

Waters said he was impressed by McKesson's 'surprisingly detailed platform.'

On Mar 30, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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Inside the 100,000-strong Facebook group for black artists

How Facebook is empowering black artists.

On Mar 29, 2016 by Nia Wesley

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Political humor can be deeply persuasive—but there’s a catch

But not completely.

On Dec 29, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Black teen shot near Ferguson following police confrontation

But who shot him remains a mystery.

On Oct 28, 2015 by Deron Dalton

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Don’t blame viral videos of police brutality for America’s crime wave

'The Ferguson Effect' is a myth.

On Oct 20, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Ferguson activist talks civil rights in America since Michael Brown’s death

The young Ferguson protester just wants freedom for his people.

On Oct 1, 2015 by Deron Dalton

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How #theIRATE8 turned Sam DuBose’s death into a local revolution

Hashtag activism is about more than just tweets.

On Sep 21, 2015 by Marianne Kirby

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Governor’s Ferguson commission calls for sweeping reform—but will anyone listen?

The report covers a wide range of issues, from law enforcement to education and housing.

On Sep 14, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Ferguson judge to scrap all arrest warrants issued before Dec. 31

Judge orders massive changes to Ferguson court system.

On Aug 24, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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9-year-old girl gunned down in Ferguson, Missouri

'I still have her blood on my hands.'

On Aug 20, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Police release surveillance video allegedly showing Tyrone Harris with a gun

The video allegedly shows Harris with a weapon during protests in Ferguson.

On Aug 11, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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One year later, here are 7 things Ferguson taught Americans about racism

Ferguson has unearthed many ugly truths, important realizations, and lessons to be learned.

On Aug 11, 2015 by Derrick Clifton