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Cori Bush. Black woman wearing purple mask and top with a raised fist a podium surrounded by cameras.

Ferguson 'Protestor' Cori Bush Topples a 50-Year Political Dynasty in Surprise Win

The Black Lives Matter activist, who got political after Michael Brown’s 2014 killing, beat out a 20-year moderate incumbent for a chance to become the first Black woman to rep her state in Congress.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Aug 5, 2020 4:30PM EDT

Police Force. Police officer in uniform arresting a Black man with curly hair, white shirt and black pants at a protest.

Police Have Killed More Than 5,000 People Since 2015

The Washington Post’s recent “Fatal Force” data shows Black people are killed more often and at a consistent year-over-year rate, compared to white people.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 15, 2020 4:00PM EDT

A Black man wearing a t-shirt that says "Ferguson is everywhere" protests at night.

Message From the Ferguson Grassroots, 5 Years After Michael Brown's Death

Five years after the Michael Brown Rebellion, key activists and organizers weigh in on the impact of their local movement.

As told to Bakari Kitwana Aug 9, 2019 6:51PM EDT

Melissa McKinnies and Danye Jones. Black woman and Black boy sit next to each other and smile.

Activist Melissa McKinnies on the Mike Brown Rebellion—And the Lynching of Her Son Danye

Melissa McKinnies was a Ferguson uprising fixture. It’s for this reason that the St. Louis mother believes that one of her sons was lynched in their backyard. Here are her words.

Melissa McKinnies as told to Bakari Kitwana Aug 9, 2019 2:48PM EDT

Michael Brown Jr. A drawing of a Black boy wearing headphones on a brown background

Missing Mike-Mike: Michael Brown Sr. Reflects on the 5 Years Since His Son Became a Political Symbol

Before Michael Brown Jr. became an international symbol of racialized police violence, he was an 18-year-old who cracked jokes, made music and planned for his future. Here, a deeply personal reflection by his dad on the fifth anniversary of his killing.

Michael Brown Sr. as told to Bakari Kitwana Aug 9, 2019 9:42AM EDT

White police officer stands in front of a store at night with police car visible in the background.

It's Still Dangerous to Drive While Black in Ferguson

Black drivers in Missouri continue to be stopped by police at a much higher rate than White drivers.

Shani Saxon Aug 6, 2019 5:15PM EDT