Justice Department Finds a Pattern of Civil Rights Violations by the Ferguson Police Department

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Washington — The Justice Department announced the findings of its two civil rights investigations related to Ferguson, Missouri, today. The Justice Department found that the Ferguson Police Department (FPD) engaged in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the … Read More

Artists call for Black Friday boycott in solidarity with citizens of Ferguson

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By Isseu Diouf Campbell Blackout for Human Rights, a network of high profile artists is calling for a nationwide economic blackout on Black Friday, the shopping day after Thanksgiving, in solidarity with the citizens of Ferguson. The day of action … Read More

No “probable cause” to indict officer Wilson for the death of Michael Brown

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By Isseu Diouf Campbell For many, the presence of the Missouri National Guard in Ferguson since November 17, 2014, predicted yesterday’s verdict. A grand jury of nine whites and three blacks didn’t see any “probable cause” to indict police officer … Read More