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# of days that Darren Wilson has remained free : 154
# of days that Kajieme Powell has been dead : 145
# of days that Vonderrit Myers Jr. has been dead : 92
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So You Know
Ferguson
Grand Juror May Have a Case According to Legal Experts "The grand juror who wants to challenge publicly St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert McCulloch's portrayal of the Ferguson grand jury has a relatively strong First Amendment case -- if the juror can get the argument before a judge." Important read.
Ferguson Protestors Stall Opening of Missouri Senate Session Ferguson protestors protested at the opening of the Missouri legislative session. Important quick read.
State Senator Calls for Gov. Nixon's Resignation State Senator Chappelle-Nadal has asked for Gov. Nixon to resign and has called for his impeachment using the "legislative filing known as a remonstrance." Important quick read.
Update From the St. Louis Legal Collective Click here to read an update from the St. Louis Legal Collective on the status of the bail fund, court appearances, protestors still in jail, and finding attorneys for protestors. performance. Quick, important read.
Cleveland/Tanisha Anderson
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against City of Cleveland Tanisha Anderson's family has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city of Cleveland. "The suit, filed Wednesday, names Cleveland Division of police officers Scott Aldridge and Bryan Myers as the two who responded to Anderson's house on Nov. 13 and ultimately caused her death."
NAACP Bombing
FBI Says NAACP Bombing May Be Domestic Terrorism The FBI has noted that there "is certainly a possibility" that the bombing of the NAACP building is a "hate crime or domestic terrorism...." This article also contains a quick overview of the details related to the bombing.
Kendrick Johnson
Judges Recuse Themselves From Cases Involving The Death of Kendrick Johnson A superior court judge and a set of circuit court judges in Georgia have recused themselves from cases involving the death of Kendrick Johnson. This is fascinating and worthy of deep analysis as there are many unanswered questions. Absolute must read.
Tamir Rice
Comprehensive Analysis of the Killing of Tamir Rice This is the most comprehensive analysis of the circumstances surrounding the killing of Tamir Rice to-date. Absolute must read.
Extended Video Re: Tamir Rice Has Been Released The extended video re: Tamir Rice has been released which includes the police tackling Tamir's sister and them standing idly as Tamir dies. Remember, Tamir lives for approximately 16 hours after being shot. Absolute must see/read.
The Officer Who Killed Tamir Rice Failed An Entrance Exam To Become a Deputy Sheriff. Officer Loehmann, the Cleveland Police Officer who killed Tamir Rice, did not pass a prior exam to become a deputy sheriff in Ohio. Y'all, this is wild. Important read.
Commentary/Miscellaneous
As Police Go Idle, So Do New York City Courts A byproduct of the NYPD Slowdown is that the courts have also slowed down. This is an absolutely fascinating and necessary read.
Congress Decides to Get Serious About Police Shootings Congress recently reauthorized "The Death in Custody Reporting Act" which expired in 2006. The Act "requires the head of every federal law enforcement agency to report to the attorney general certain information about individuals who die while detained, under arrest or incarcerated." Important read.
Social Media, Once Again Forces MSM to Pay Attention Mainstream media outlets focused more on the terrorism attack in Paris than the domestic terrorist act that took place in Colorado at a local NAACP office. A lot of people on twitter discovered the event from scrolling their timelines, not local or national news.
King's Photographer Was A FBI Informant Ernest Withers, a friend of Dr. Martin Luther King and his photographer, was an agent for the FBI. Withers was privy to many private strategy sessions during the Civil Rights Movement. Absolute must read.
What's Next
Saturday, Jan. 10th (TOMORROW)
Ferguson Commission Youth Summit
Time: 10am - 2:30pm CST
Location: St. Louis Community College - Flo Valley (3400 Pershall Road, Multipurpose Room)
Click here for more information.
The Truth, The Lies and The Myths: A Beloved Community Talk
Time: 10am - 5pm EST
Location: Ebenezer Baptist Church, Assembly Room
Panelists will include former and current law enforcement officers, a gang member, a former member of the Aryan Brotherhood, student activists, a Ph.D. in History candidate, an an author of books about improving race relations.
#Selma2Ferguson Twitter Chat w/ Activists, Organizers, and Scholars
Time: 12pm CST
via Jelani Cobb (@jelani9).
Sunday, Jan. 11th
#Ferguson2ATL & Beyond Photo Exhibit
Time: 5pm - 8pm EST
Location: 379 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA
This is a free event, featuring Candid In Atlanta. There will also be live music and spoken word.
Protests In Your City
Check out fergusonresponse.tumblr.com to see (or add) a protest in your city. The movement lives.
Events in Ferguson
Remember to check the calendar for events happening in Ferguson.
Your Role In The Movement
- Bail Fund Donations. Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment (MORE) have a bail fund to assist protesters. Click here to donate. According to organizers, the police are aiming to deplete the current bail fund by making the bail of any arrested protester $1,000, the legal limit. Please help.
- Support The Livestreamers Click here to support the livestreamers and livestreaming training nationwide.
- And Counting. Click here to purchase one of the now iconic shirts that lists of the names of the victims of black lives lost in state violence.
- Rachel Stewart Jewelry. Check out this black-owned jewelry company that has some incredible pieces, including "Young, Gifted and Black" earrings, afro pick earrings, and a high-top afro brooch. Simply put, incredible, y'all.
- Ferguson Digital Archive. Washington University has led the creation of a digital repository aiming to "preserve and make accessible" content related to the killing of Mike Brown. Submit or review material.
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