When he appeared on Jimmy Kimmel last week, the President spoke about a number of important issues facing this country today. One of those issues was Ferguson, the recent DOJ report detailing the unbelievable level of racism by the Ferguson Police Department, and the rights of the community to protests and the rights of the… Continue reading President Obama on Ferguson and Race Relations – Video
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Two Police Officers Shot in Ferguson Protests
The injuries are non-life threatening, but serious, according to reports. Two police officers were shot early Thursday in Ferguson, Mo., authorities said. The St. Louis County Police Department confirmed that one of its officers, as well as an officer from Webster Groves, sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries in the shooting. The shooting occurred just… Continue reading Two Police Officers Shot in Ferguson Protests
Eric Holder Says Justice Department will Announce Ferguson Findings Soon
The outgoing Attorney General said on Tuesday that the Justice Department’s findings in the killing of Ferguson’s Mike Brown by officer Darren Wilson on August 9th 2014, will be announced before he leaves office. Holder said in response to a question that the reviews were underway and that he expected to “make those calls before… Continue reading Eric Holder Says Justice Department will Announce Ferguson Findings Soon
Ferguson Grand Juror Sues Ferguson Prosecutor Over Mike Brown Case
So there is a juror out there in Missouri who is pissing mad at Rob McCulloh. So mad is he… or she… that a lawsuit was filed by this juror to speak his part and to get the truth out. The St. Louis County grand juror, who is remaining anonymous, alleges that prosecutor Robert McCulloch’s “public… Continue reading Ferguson Grand Juror Sues Ferguson Prosecutor Over Mike Brown Case
Another Black Teenager Shot To Death by White Police Officer – Video
Another teenager was shot and killed in Missouri yesterday. Another black teenager shot by another white police officer. And there is a video. They said the teenager, identified as 18-year-old Antonio Martin, pointed a gun at the officers. Here is the statement from the police department: Surveillance video from officer-involved shooting in Berkeley, Missouri. This… Continue reading Another Black Teenager Shot To Death by White Police Officer – Video
They Made a Song Celebrating Mike Brown’s Murder – Video
TMZ got a hold of this video. It shows a performer singing a brand spanking new song celebrating the murder of Ferguson’s Mike Brown by the hands of a former police officer, Darren Wilson. The celebratory song was performed at The Glendale, CA Elks Lodge. The lodge is investigating… The song was a parody of “Bad,… Continue reading They Made a Song Celebrating Mike Brown’s Murder – Video
RUDY GIULIANI AND PAT LYNCH: NEW YORK’S FINEST COVONES
As seen on America The Not So Beautiful By Mike Caccioppoli How predictable that right wingers would use the tragedy of the assassination of two police officers to go after police brutality protesters and those who use their First Amendment rights to free speech. This is not a surprise ladies and gentlemen because right wingers… Continue reading RUDY GIULIANI AND PAT LYNCH: NEW YORK’S FINEST COVONES
Congress Members Join The Protest – “Hands Up Don’t Shoot” – PIC
I admire people who will stand up for something, anything, just stand up… and while you’re at it, raise your hands in support of the movement! Four members of the Congressional Black Caucus did the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” gesture during remarks Monday on the House Floor, to show solidarity with protesters in Ferguson, Mo. Reps.… Continue reading Congress Members Join The Protest – “Hands Up Don’t Shoot” – PIC
KILL A BLACK KID AND GET RICH: UNIQUELY AMERICAN
As seen on America The Not So Beautiful December 1, 2014 By Mike Caccioppoli Darren Wilson resigned as a police officer. Why do people think this is some kind of victory? Did you really expect him to go back to work as a Ferguson police officer? Seriously? And why would he bother when he can… Continue reading KILL A BLACK KID AND GET RICH: UNIQUELY AMERICAN
THE FIX WAS IN ALL ALONG IN FERGUSON
As seen on America The Not So Beautiful November 25, 2014 By Mike Caccioppoli This is my first reaction to what just happened in Ferguson. My stomach is in knots. Buildings are burning. There are people who have criticized the title of my blog “America The Not So Beautiful.” They wanted something more optimistic, softer.… Continue reading THE FIX WAS IN ALL ALONG IN FERGUSON
Report – Ferguson Police Chief will Resign
CNN is reporting that Ferguson’s Police Chief, Thomas Jackson, is about to resign. The chief however, along with the mayor, are denying the report. Under the proposed plan, after Jackson leaves, city leadership would ask the St. Louis County police chief to take over management of Ferguson’s police force. The announcement could come as soon… Continue reading Report – Ferguson Police Chief will Resign
Ferguson Police Chief Apologizes to The People of Ferguson – Video
The Chief of Police for the city of Ferguson MO., apologized to the people of Ferguson today, saying that he was sorry to the family of Mike Brown for, among other things, the length of time Mike Brown’s body was left in the street of Ferguson. And he tried to explain that the reason was… Continue reading Ferguson Police Chief Apologizes to The People of Ferguson – Video