Ferguson

‘Twitter activism is wack’: 5 things we should stop saying during turmoil

Childish Gambino’s flippant tweet has sparked some outrage and irrtation amongst Twitter users. The Atlanta hip-hop star touched a nerve by dismissing “Twitter activism,” but his sentiment is just one bit of reactionary balderdash that I have grown weary of as the conflict in Ferguson, MO has continued to rage.

Mike Brown remembered today with #NMOS14 across the US

As the killing of Mike Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, MO continues to spark outrage and protest, a vigil honoring his memory has been organized and will be taking place in various cities across the country.

President Obama’s statement: ‘The death of Michael Brown is heartbreaking’

President Barack Obama has issued a statement on the August 9th killing of 18-year old Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. The killing and no reported charges against the officer sparked protests in the St. Louis suburb that eventually became violent after police moved in to quell the protestors.