Ferguson Voters Elect 2 Black Members To City Council
In a first, the six-member City Council in Ferguson, Mo., is now half white and half black. Voter turnout was reported at 30 percent in the majority-black community.
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Ferguson Activists Hope That Momentum Sparks A National Movement
Leaders of what some call a new civil rights struggle say the protests must lead to long-term strategies. The goal is to sustain a national movement and to get past challenging obstacles.
Arrest Made In Shooting Of Two Officers In Ferguson, Police Say
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch identified the suspect who has been charged in the shooting as Jeffrey Williams, 20. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree assault.
Ferguson Mayor Knowles Slams 'Hostile Language' From Eric Holder
Saying that he's trying to save the community, Mayor James Knowles adds that he is frustrated and concerned by the tone of the attorney general's remarks.
U.S. Attorney General Holder Denounces Police Shootings In Missouri
Eric Holder called the attacks on Ferguson officers disgusting and cowardly. He is putting in motion a pilot program in six cities to try to improve police-citizen interactions.
2 Police Officers Shot Amid Protest At Ferguson Police Department
One officer was shot in the face and another in the shoulder, but neither is expected to have any "remarkable long-term injuries," says St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar.
Racial Tension Draws Parallels, But Madison Is No Ferguson
There are stark differences between what happened in Madison, Wis., and the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. But protesters say racism is still at the root of Tony Robinson's shooting death.
Police Chief Is Latest Ferguson, Mo., Official To Resign
An assistant chief will replace Tom Jackson; a Justice Department probe following the shooting death of Michael Brown had found serious problems in how the department operated.
Mayor: 3 Ferguson Employees Linked To Racist Emails No Longer With Department
Mayor James Knowles also told The Associated Press that city leaders would meet with Justice Department officials in about two weeks to provide ways to improve the Ferguson, Mo., police department.
Ferguson Report: Former Officer Won't Face Civil Rights Charges
While Darren Wilson will avoid federal charges for the death of Michael Brown, the Justice Department did find racial bias in the Ferguson, Mo., police and justice system.