3 Al Jazeera Journalists Receive $280K Settlement After Being Tear Gassed
Three Al Jazeera journalists who had been tear gassed in Ferguson during a protest received $280,000 as a settlement from St. Charles County.
Ferguson Police Clash With Protesters On Michael Brown's Death Anniversary
A crowd of protesters gathered outside the headquarters of the Ferguson Police Department six years after unarmed Black 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot dead by a Ferguson police officer.
Why Video Wouldn't Have Changed Perception of Michael Brown Shooting
A video of George Floyd's death prompted collective, overwhelming outrage that experts say wouldn't have occurred in Michael Brown's case because people could still fall back on the "split-second rationale" often used to defend officers.
No Charges For Michael Brown's Killer After 3rd Ferguson Probe in 6 Years
Before the recent investigation by the local prosecutors, the other probes included a grand jury and then the justice department of President Barack Obama's administration.
Photos of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery Found Hanging From Nooses in Park
Laminated photos of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin and Botham Jean were found hanging from nooses in Milwaukee's Riverside Park.
Ferguson Protester Claims Her Son Was 'Lynched'
Danye Jones found dead in backyard of home despite mother saying he was "not suicidal at all."
Militarized Policing Is Ineffective at Decreasing Crime
The use of military equipment and tactics by law enforcement is becoming increasingly common in the United States.
Black Lives Matter: Five Years in 80 Images
We've collected 80 of the most powerful Black Lives Matter-related images from the past five years.
Women to Watch—An Interview with Alicia Garza
Alongside fellow feminists Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza co founded Black Lives Matter, a project sparked by the deaths of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown.
With Jason Stockley Verdict Due, Authorities Ramp Up
The police officer is being tried in the murder of Anthony Lamar Smith.
Ex-Ferguson Police Chief Defends Michael Brown Shooting
In a new book, Thomas Jackson, the former police chief of Ferguson,writes that the Department of Justice's scathing report about his department was biased and wrong.
Do Police Payouts for Unlawful Killings Match Guilt?
Ten recent deaths caused by police show a correlation between the size of the award and culpability.
New York Police: DOJ to Meet Eric Garner's Family
Eric Garner's words as he died in a police chokehold became a rallying cry for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Ferguson Mayor Re-elected
Knowles was mayor in 2014, when white police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was black.
Police Are Killing Fewer Unarmed Black Men
Police in the U.S. shot and killed 16 unarmed black men in 2016, less than half the amount in 2015.
Ferguson, Missouri, Police Reforms Set
Deal with Justice Department would require employees to wear cameras and would change policies.
BLM Activists Call for LeBron James to Sit Out Games
The hashtag #NoJusticeNoLeBron trended on Twitter Tuesday.
Black Lives Matter Protesters Swarm Mall of America
The protesters are demanding accountability in shootings by police.
Cops Need a Negotiator, Not a Defender of the Indefensible
Whenever there was a cop standing over a corpse, there was Patrick Lynch telling us to move along, nothing to see here.
Police Abuses Are Real. But Where Is Proof of 'The Ferguson Effect'?
The FBI boss's unsubstantiated remarks put him among the ranks of the tinfoil hat brigade.
Armed Cops: What Are the Alternatives to Bullets?
From bean bags to tasers, there is a range of non-lethal weapons available.
Ferguson Municipal Court Judge Brings Sweeping Changes to City Practices
The new judge's decision came in the wake of the fatal police shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown last August.
Oath Keepers Want to Arm Ferguson Protesters
Oath Keepers believe that police will stop bothering African-Americans if the latter are armed with rifles.
Media Outlets Protest Criminal Charges Filed Against Journalists Last Year in Ferguson
More than three dozen news organizations are asking Ferguson officials to drop criminal charges brought against two reporters.
It Might Have Happened in Any City Suburb. So Why Ferguson?
When a violent encounter occurs, the police may lack the experience to defuse it and resort to deadly force.
Tensions Remain High Between Protesters and Police in Ferguson
Police arrested at least 23 people late Monday night.
Police Arrest Dozens of Black Lives Matter Protesters, Body Slam Man in Ferguson
People blocked Interstate 70 during ongoing demonstrations to mark the one-year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown Jr. in Ferguson, Missouri on Monday.
Washington Post, Huffington Post Reporters Charged in Connection with Ferguson Protests
Wesley Lowery and Ryan Reilly were charged with trespassing and interfering with a police officer during protests in Ferguson last year.
Tyrone Harris Charged With Assault for Ferguson Anniversary Gunfight with Police
Harris was charged on four counts, including "assault on law enforcement," after a gunfire exchange on the anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown.