The National Conference of Black Lawyers has requested that lawyers from around the country go to Ferguson, Missouri, to work with the National Lawyers Guild. The NLG is in Ferguson to ensure that the constitutional rights of protesters are not
In America, we hold our freedom of movement, expression and free speech in high regard. So high, that these principles are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. However, what has been happening in Ferguson, Missouri, can be defined as an ‘unconstitutional’
It began with the gunning down of unarmed teen Michael Brown by white police officer Darren Wilson and continues with the heavy police presence and deployment of the Missouri National Guard. Rolling out is on the ground in Ferguson, Missouri, covering
Since the shooting death of unarmed teen Michael Brown by Officer Darren Wilson, the town of Ferguson, Missouri, and all of America have been on edge. Almost 50 years after Freedom Summer, black Americans find themselves once again marching peacefully
Otha Thornton is a trailblazer in American education. He is the first black man ever elected to hold the position of president in the more than 100 year history of the organization. Rolling out spoke with Thornton about education issues and
Sybrina Fulton is a mother whose pain and grief was displayed to all America when George Zimmerman murdered her son, Trayvon Martin. Now she is reaching out to the family of Michael Brown with a heartfelt letter that was published
There is a new marijuana product hitting the streets of America and it comes with a serious health warning. The product’s street name is Wax, Butter or Honeycomb and it looks and feels like a lip balm. Wax is also known as Butane
Tragedy once again struck Missouri, as police were forced to shoot a knife-wielding suspect. The unidentified male was accused of taking items from the Six Star Market store in St. Louis. Someone noticed him walking and acting strangely and a witness
The combination of the riots in Ferguson, Missouri, and the militarization of U.S. law enforcement have raised a lot of concern among many citizens. Chief among these concerns is that one day the U.S. military will be used against peaceful
Yesterday CNN led with breaking news regarding the killing of Michael Brown and his killer Officer Darren Wilson. CNN gave credence to an anonymous caller’s claim that she had accurate information regarding Officer Darren Wilson’s version of events. According to
Small business has always been the seed of black economic power. From barber shops to funeral homes, these businesses provide goods and services to an underserved community. But now in Ferguson, Missouri, the dreams of small business owners are being
A riot is defined in most states as “a lawless act engaged in by three or more persons and accompanied by violence and a breach of peace.” But there are many aspects to a riot that should be examined to
Recent findings from the Justice Department reveal a horrifying trend among the nation’s law enforcement. The data shows that blacks are being killed by police in high numbers across local police departments. The data released covers a seven year period
Once again, the character of a dead unarmed teen is being questioned following recent revelations. Already this week, the right wing conservative website Drudge Report has been running a series of articles implying that Michael Brown was just another black thug.
The recent release of surveillance camera video footage and pictures of Michael Brown has sparked outrage. The family’s attorney Benjamin Crump told media outlets that the decision was “devious “and called it “Police Tactics 101, blame the victim.” Crump went
It has taken six days and five nights of rioting for the Ferguson, Missouri police department to issue an official report in the death of Michel Brown. But what was stated in the report has nothing to do with the shooting
Police in Ferguson, Missouri, have not only released the name of Officer Darren Wilson as the shooter of Michael Brown but also a police report with surprising surveillance camera images. The images are from a convenience store that reported a strong arm
