35 protesters were arrested in Ferguson, Missouri Wednesday afternoon as they attempted to block traffic on an interstate in a planned demonstration that called for a special prosecutor to investigate Michael Brown's death.
One month after the death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown sparked national outrage and a string of protests, elected officials in Ferguson, Missouri are taking steps to mend the severed relationship between police and the community.
U.S. Department of Justice to launch a civil rights investigation The day after the U. S. Department of Justice said it's planning a civil rights investigation of the Ferguson, Missouri, police department, the police chief said, "We've done an excellent job, [but] we can be better and we're willing to be.
U.S. Dept. of Justice to investigate practices of Ferguson police department The U. S. Justice Department will investigate the police force in Ferguson, Missouri, following the killing of an unarmed black male last month, the Associated Press reported.
Missouri officials announced that a St. Louis-area police officer was fired for posting a series of "very concerning and inappropriate" Facebook comments about the Ferguson protests.
Three weeks after the death of unarmed African American teen Michael Brown by a white Missouri cop ignited days of protests, Hillary Clinton has finally broken her silence on the issue.
Following criticism of the militarization of law enforcement in Ferguson, Missouri, and the subsequent order for a review of such activities, national organizations are highlighting Arizona police and their use of military-grade weapons.
Following calls by individuals and national organizations after the Ferguson, Missouri, protests, President Barack Obama has ordered a review of a U.S. Department of Defense program that allows local law enforcement to access surplus military-grade weapons.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is expected to attend funeral for teenager killed by police After two weeks of protests over his death, a large turnout of mourners are expected Monday for the funeral of Michael Brown, who earlier this month was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, The Washington Post reported.
A coalition of national organizations focusin on issues ranging from immigration, human rights, law and leadership to race relations, have called for an update of federal guidelines and legislation following the death of 18-year-old African-American Michael Brown.
While protesters continue to fight for justice for Mike Brown, the unarmed African-American teenager who was shot by a white police office in Ferguson, Missouri, others have raised over $230,000 for his killer.
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-WI, has been making the media rounds and spoke about ongoing issues including immigration, Islamic State, 2016 elections and the events in Ferguson, Missouri.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon ordered the withdrawal of National Guard troops on Thursday from the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson after nearly two weeks of mostly peaceful -- but sometimes violent -- protests.
Public opinion on Michael Brown's death and the response in Ferguson, Missouri, is divided among blacks, whites and Hispanics. While most Hispanics believe the issue of race needs to be discussed, many are not that interested in the St. Louis suburb's events compared to the black community.
A 23-year-old African American man was fatally shot by St. Louis police after authorities say he brandished a knife and stole from a convenience store.
National Latino organizations are continuing their calls for peace and justice after the death of Michael Brown and the subsequent protests in Ferguson, Missouri. A congressional review of military-grade weaponry used by police in Ferguson has also been requested.
Nelly joins the protesters calling for peace in Michael Brown killing earlier this month Musician Nelly, who is originally from Missouri, joined those in his home state to call for peace in Ferguson.
Preliminary results from a private autopsy revealed that Michael Brown, the unarmed teenager that was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, St. Louis on Aug. 9, was shot at least six times, including twice in the head.
The curfew was enacted on Saturday, but protesters and looters defied it, clashing with police. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and established a curfew in the suburb of Ferguson to preserve calm and order.
