Anonymous
hello, i vividly remember seeing an interview where darren wilson confirmed he didn't know about the "theft" mike committed, do you perhap have that? he was standing infront of a green hedge

I’m not sure which interview you’re talking about.

But on August 15, 2014, 6 days after Mike Brown was murdered, Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson said, “the initial contact between Darren Wilson and Mike Brown was not related to the alleged theft of cigars”. Chief Jackson said Wilson approached Mike Brown and Dorian Johnson for “blocking traffic”.

Darren Wilson and the police have changed their story many times since August 9, 2014, however.

  • kilowattsup:

    justsomeantifas:

    Rest in Power, Edward Crawford. 

    “Crawford is the second high-profile Ferguson protestors to be found dead of gunshot wounds in recent months. Darren Seals, a well-known activist in the community, was found shot dead in a burning car on September 2016. His case remains unsolved. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, a member of the Missouri Senate, tweeted her belief that Ferguson protestors are being hunted.”

    “Crawford’s father Edward Sr. told the Post-Dispatch that he died of a gunshot wound, which police are treating as self-inflicted. Crawford Sr. told the newspaper that his son had been in “good spirits,” recently, and was in the midst of training for a new job and moving in to a new apartment.” 

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  • the-real-eye-to-see:

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    New Kids’ Book Helps Parents Approach ‘The Talk’ About Police Brutality

    The wife of Tulsa Athletic Director Dr. Derrick Gragg, Sanya Gragg, has a new book out with an important message.

    The book is titled “Momma, Did You Hear The News?”

    Sanya wrote the children’s book explaining her talks with her own sons, including TU wide receiver Avery, and ways to help parents explain to their children how safely deal with police.

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  • noseinabook:

    Here are six books that portray protesting more accurately than other forms of media. 

    Keep reading

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  • justsomeantifas:

    police don’t have the most dangerous job or even near it. cops beat their wives and girlfriends at double the rate of the national average.  cops killed over 1000 people this year alone and thats not even counting the “mysterious accidents” where say a black man magically shoots himself in the head while his arms were handcuffed behind his back. theres been so many police misconduct cases where officers violently harmed people that they’re being pressed to get their own liability insurance because the state doesnt want to pay for it. and despite all of this proof that cops are violent, violence against officers has been at an all time low. 8) but sure cops are innocent cinnamon rolls that just wanna protect people.

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  • the-movemnt:

    They’re called the Mothers of the Movement. We often hear about those killed by senseless violence — but we rarely hear about the families the victims leave behind. Frankly, the Mothers of the Movement would rather just be moms.

    visit weareheremovement.com/mothers | follow @the-movemnt

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  • OurStates.org provides you with the tools you need to help influence which bills become laws in your state

    You can use the interactive map to click on your state and review a list of bills and check their legislative status. They also have 6 steps for helping you influence your state legislator.

    5calls.org is another site (with scripts) to help you contact your state legislator so you can make your voice heard.

  • hate-police:

    lividlovers:

    blazeduptequilamonster:

    justice4mikebrown:

    Download and learn more about the app here.

    BOOST THE FUCK OUT OF THIS

    This is so fucking amazing!

    Some solutions may seem so small but this is a greater impact.

    BOOST THE FUCK OUT OF THIS GUYS

    Click here to find the app for your state 

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  • the-movemnt:

    • Wilmington, NC, officers pulled over full-time criminal defense attorney and part-time Uber driver Jesse Bright for reportedly picking up someone from a drug house. 
    • Police told him he couldn’t record them, but Bright knew his legal rights. 
    • Officers used a K-9 to search Bright’s car but found nothing. The incident is currently under investigation.

    (Source: youtube.com, via phnxrsng)

  • weavemama:

    MIKE BROWN WAS INNOCENT 

    New footage shows that Mike Brown indeed didn’t rob that convenient store afterall. The video shows Mike entering the store at around 1 a.m on August 9th, 2014, to exchange something (possibly marijuana) for cigars. Before he left the store on that night, he went back to the counter to possibly tell the clerk to hold on to the items. Later on that morning, he went back to the store to retrieve the item. That’s it.  Let’s also not forget that the store owner been admitted that Mike Brown didn’t rob the store. 

    The police lied, the police fabricated, and the police try to defame this young boy in order to cover Darren Wilson’s ass. Unfortunately, this new evidence will not bring Mike Brown back, but it does further expose the extreme corruption within our law enforcement. 

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  • the-movemnt:

    Allies, thanks so much for your support, but let’s do it the right way. Mamoudou breaks down how to be a constructive ally:

    (Source: youtu.be, via chescaleigh)

  • sandalwoodandsunlight:

    It’s not too late for you to attend a townhall (or organize one)! Pointers from Organizing For Action:

    Our three big takeaways:

    • Ask a pointed, yet respectful, question for your MOC (member of congress). Focus on one issue (health care), fuse with your personal story, and get a commitment from your member of Congress.
    • Execute your town hall with the biggest splash. Get there early; make sure your group is spread out; and don’t wear partisan buttons or bring signs.
    • Use digital tools to amplify your work. As we like to say, “pics or it didn’t happen.” The goal of using social networks during recess is to catch eyes – those of our friends and family, press, and member of Congress. Help us help you do that by taking pictures and tweeting them out using the hashtags #CareNotChaos and #OFAction.

    You can review the entire online training by downloading a pdf of the powerpoint. If your member of Congress is not holding a town hall be sure to check out the Congressional Recess toolkit which includes best practices and sample agenda for requesting an office visit with your elected official.

    Below are are some resources, tools, and next steps you can take as you prepare your town halls and visits with your members of Congress:

    • Publicize your events on social media using the hashtags #CareNotChaos and #OFAction.
    • Lastly, don’t forget to let us know about your events! Send pictures, videos, and an overview by using our report back form.

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  • 28 Organizations That Empower Black Communities

    black-to-the-bones:

    The resistance starts here.

    In case you needed some help or you wanted to help the community, here you go:

    1.Black Lives Matter

    Black Lives Matter is an international activist movement, originating in the African-American community, that campaigns against violence and systemic racism toward black people

    2.Black Alliance For Just Immigration

     The organization works to ensure social justice and equality for black immigrants.

    3.Trans Women Of Color Collective

    TWOC offers support and resources for trans women of color, a highly marginalized community.

    4.Black Girls Code

    Black Girls Code is on a mission to increase the number of black women working in computer programming. By hosting after school programs and workshops, the org plans to train one million young black women in the field by the year 2040.

    5.NAACP

    The NAACP is a long standing civil rights organization that works on a broad scale to achieve racial justice for citizens in urban communities.

    6.Common Ground Foundation

    Rapper Common founded this organization in the 1990s to provide greater opportunities for under-serviced children through mentorship, community service and the arts.

    7.The Trayvon Martin Foundation

    The Trayvon Martin Foundation aims to spread awareness of the consequences of gun crime and caters to families affected by gun violence.

    8.The Pennsylvania Prison Society

    The Pennsylvania Prison Society is a long-standing organization dedicated to reforming the criminal justice system. By providing prison bus services, offering reentry services and newsletter subscriptions for current and former offenders, the organization advocates for the rights of those affected by incarceration.

    9.Blackout For Human Rights

    Blackout curates a unique way to protest the repetitive inattention to the work of black artists by tuning out from events like the Academy Awards. The group played a significant role in Justice For Flint, a charity event which was held on the same night as the 2016 Oscars.

    10.Incite!: Women of Color Against Violence

    Incite works to end violence against women of color through organizing events, conferences, circulating newsletters and strategic political initiatives.

    11.Audre Lorde Project

    ALP is a New York-based organization that dedicates itself to achieving social and economic equality for LGBT communities of color.  

    12.National Black Justice Coalition

    NBJC’s work centers around HIV/AIDS, and makes employment and education opportunities more inclusive for black LGBT citizens.

    13.We Are Here

    We Are Here, founded by singer Alicia Keys, is a partnership of organizations working together to end poverty, oppression and homelessness.

    14.Million Hoodies

    The death of Trayvon Martin spurred the inspiration for Million Hoodies, a coalition of young people organizing to put an end to mass incarceration and the criminalization of young black men.

    15.Color of Change

    With over a million members, Color of Change works to end racial injustice manifested in the media, economy and criminal justice system.

    16.Black Youth Project

    BYP studies the attitudes and cultural norms of black millennials in an effort to maximize their life experiences.  

    17.#Cut50

    Cut50 is a project by The DreamCorps that aims to reduce the number of people incarcerated through awareness campaigns like #DayofEmpathy and #ClemencyNOW.

    18.The Innocence Project

    With multiple branches throughout the nation, The Innocence Project works to exonerate those who have been wrongfully convicted of crimes by providing free legal assistance.

    19.My Brother’s Keeper

    My Brother’s Keeper aims to unite and amplify the voices of black men through mentorship.

    20.National Urban League

    Founded in 1910, The National Urban League uses programs, research and advocacy to advance civil rights for people of color.

    21.Black Women’s Blueprint

    The Black Women’s Blueprint services black women affected by issues such as sexual violence, abuse and incarceration.

    22.The Empowerment Program

    The Empowerment Program offers resources like employment assistance and housing referrals for black women experiencing poverty, homelessness and incarceration.

    23.Fierce NYC

    Fierce is New York-based organization catering to the extremely underserved LGBT youth of color.

    24.National Action Network

    Founded by Reverend Al Sharpton, the National Action Network operates on the platforms of voter protection, corporate responsibility, anti-violence and criminal justice.

    25.Black Organizers For Leaders And Dignity

    BOLD is a national leadership training program that aims to equip black leaders with the skills needed to place themselves at the forefront of movements for social justice.

    26.African-American Planning Commission

    AAPC is New York-based organization focused on resolving issues of domestic violence, substance abuse, unemployment and HIV/AIDS in black communities.

    27.Sister Love

    Atlanta-based organization Sister Love commits itself to educating women of color about reproductive health, safe sex and HIV/AIDS.

    28.National Black Women’s Justice Institute

    Sponsored by the National Council on Crime and Delinquency, NBWJI centers its mission on empowering black women and girls in the criminal justice system.

    Source

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