Ferguson Elects First Black Mayor

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Ferguson voters have elected Ella Jones as the city’s first black mayor as protests over the…
10.01.21

St. Louis Prosecutor Alleges Racism In Federal Lawsuit

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner on Monday filed what she called an unprecedented federal civil…
10.07.21

Five Years After Ferguson, Public Interest In Reform Lags

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The monitor overseeing the federal consent agreement requiring police and court changes in Ferguson is seeing…
12.12.19

Michael Brown’s Father Seeks New Investigation Into Killing

CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — On the fifth anniversary of Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, his father is urging the top…
08.09.19

In Ferguson, Varying Views On The Legacy Of Aug. 9, 2014

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Mayor James Knowles III was doing volunteer cleanup work at the Ferguson Farmers Market when he…
08.08.19

MTV Announces First Run Of Films In New Documentary Division

NEW YORK (AP) — Films about living in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol and a St. Louis-area activist turned…
07.26.19

Activists In St. Louis Claim Racism In Prosecutor Criticism

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Some black activists in St. Louis say there’s an unfair racial component to criticism of St.…
06.18.19

Report: Despite Ferguson, Black Missouri Drivers Still 91% More Likely To Be Stopped

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A report from Missouri’s attorney general shows that black drivers across the state are 91%…
06.11.19

Michael Brown’s Mother Loses Ferguson City Council Race

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Michael Brown‘s mother was defeated Tuesday in her bid for a seat on the City Council…
04.03.19

Puzzling Number Of Men Tied To Ferguson Protests Have Died

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Two young men were found dead inside torched cars. Three others died of apparent suicides. Another…
03.18.19

Who Is Danye Jones? Ferguson Activist Says Her Son Was Killed By Lynching

There has been a series of suspicious deaths connected to the Ferguson protests.
10.31.18

Lezley McSpadden, Michael Brown’s Mother, Announces Bid For Ferguson City Council

This "Mother of the Movement" will ensure that Black lives matter in her St. Louis suburb.
02.03.21