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From thisisthemovement's newsletter #79

SO YOU KNOW Ferguson/STL DOJ Finds Pattern of Racial Bias Among Ferguson Police 

The DOJ report re: the Ferguson Police Department has been leaked and highlights a pattern of systemic and structural racism within the Ferguson Police Department -- this article has highlights. Absolute must read. Missouri Director of Public Safety, Dan Isom, Resigns  

Appointed in the wake of Ferguson, Isom served as the state Director of Public Safety, a key law enforcement role and he has recently announced that he is resigning and is returning to work at UMSL. Interesting timing and read. Lawsuit Prevents Kansas City Students From Being Disciplined for Protest  

Students in Kansas City Public Schools held a silent protest re: Ferguson during a speech by Gov. Nixon months ago and the ACLU filed a lawsuit against the district to ensure that the students were not disciplined. The lawsuit was settled and the students will not be disciplined. Important read.

NYC/Eric Garner Disciplinary History of NYPD Cop Who Killed Garner 

The Legal Aid Society has filed a lawsuit to get the Civilian Complaint Review Board "...to turn over information it might have about Daniel Pantaleo." Important, interesting read. Tamir Rice/Cleveland Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson Apologizes to the Family of Tamir Rice 

Mayor Frank Jackson issued a public apology on Monday for the insensitive language used in answering the lawsuit filed after a Cleveland police officer killed 12 year old Tamir last November. The city's response says that Tamir's death was caused by "failure ... to exercise due care to avoid injury." Los Angeles Los Angeles Police Criticized for Use of Force 

Sunday afternoon a Los Angeles police officer killed a homeless, unarmed black man known as "Africa". Witnesses say the police were actively trying to take down the tents of homeless folks on Skid Row. "They didn't have to kill the man...Police are harassing people every day." Antonio Zambrano-Mones/Pasco, Washington 3 Officers Fired 17 Shots at Antonio Zambrano-Montes  Antonio Zambrano-Montes was shot on February 10th by 3 officers who fired a total of 17 bullets and Zambrano-Montes was apparently throwing rocks. Commentary/Miscellaneous Mexico Calls on United States to Monitor Fatal Police Shootings of Mexican Nationals Mexico calls on the U.S. Department of Justice to monitor the shootings of three Mexican nationals in the United States within the last month. "Mexico joins several civil society organizations in their urgent call to move forward the review of use of force policies and practices." Testimony for 21st Century Policing 

The President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing has just released its Interim Report. You should definitely read, or skim at least. Fairfax County To Create 25-member Police Commission After Unarmed John Geer Was Killed 

Unarmed John Geer was killed in 2013 by police in the doorway of his home, people are denied their basic constitutional rights. And now, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is creating a Police Commission to address issues moving forward. Also, the Board of Supervisors may discipline the County Attorney his past actions. Claudette Colvin  

On March 2, 1955 Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat to a young white girl on the bus. "History had me glued to the seat," said Colvin. Claudette did this courageous act 9 months before Rosa Parks, a 42 year old professional and officer in the NAACP, did the same thing. Claudette Colvin is one of the many unnamed individuals who made the Civil Rights Movement move. Officers React to Miami Gardens Incident 

This article captures responses from police officers from across the country reacting to the recent news of Miami Gardens police abusing their authority by repeatedly arresting a man for trespassing for being at his own home. Interesting read. Study: Killers Are Less Likely To Be Executed If Their Victims Are Black 

This article unpacks a study that is soon-to-be-published that concludes "Black people are much more frequently executed for killing white people are for killing black people, and capital punishment is rarely used at all victims when are black -- especially when they're male." School to Prison Pipeline Defined

This article provides a deeper look into the nuances of the "school-to-prison" pipeline. Powerful read. What's Next Thursday, March. 5th -- Monday, March 9th Selma 50th Anniversary Bridge Crossing Jubilee For the full Jubilee schedule, click here. Protests In Your City Check out WeTheProtesters.org to see (or add) a protest in your city. The movement lives.

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.

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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From thisisthemovement's newsletter #78...

subscribe to the newsletter today! click here to view the newsletter archive View this email in your browser We're Back... & Other Updates Hey Y'all, A lot has happened in 2015, and the newsletter was on hiatus for February 2015. But as of today, we're back. Here are some key updates: Today we launched mappingpoliceviolence.org, a set of comprehensive maps of the 302 black people killed by police in 2014. Check it out. And we are humbled and honored to receive the 2015 Howard Zinn Freedom to Write Award from PEN New England. We are but two of many people who told and continue to tell the story of police brutality and violence in America. There's a lot of news -- both to catch up on and that's new. Read, share, stay connected. // Netta and DeRay

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From Thisisthemovement's Newsletter #76

So You Know Ferguson/STL Isaac Holmes, Killed by STL Police On January 21st, Isaac Holmes was shot and killed by two officers who said that he ran from a stolen car "while holding a gun." He was initially stopped for making an illegal U-turn and his family is challenging the police narrative. Must read. New York Times Reports DOJ To Not Charge Darren Wilson in Civil Rights Case "The Justice Department has begun work on a legal memo recommending no civil rights charges against a white police officer in Ferguson, MO., who killed an unarmed black teenager in August." The investigation which was completed by the F.B.I. found no evidence to support civil rights charges against Darren Wilson says officials.  Deeper Look Into Grand Juror Doe, Interview with Missouri ACLU Executive Director Jeffrey Mittman,executive director of the Missouri ACLU.  explains the details of the case against St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch in great detail. Absolute must read. Koster Changes Some Defendants In Lawsuit Re: Municipal Fees/Fines  Missouri Atty. Gen. Koster filed a lawsuit against 13 municipalities in STL County last month stating that they were in violation of state law which "limits profits cities can take from traffic cases and mandates detailed financial reporting." Recently, Koster has removed 6 municipalities from the lawsuit and added 4 others.Important read. Jerame Reid/NJ Jerame Reid, Killed by NJ Police Jerame Reid was killed by police in Bridgeton, NJ in January at a traffic stop and the dashcam video was just relased. You must watch this video. Must. Absolute must.  #ReclaimMLK Day Meet Bayard Rustin, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Key Strategists  Bayard Rustin, who was credited with organizing the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1956 and the March on Washington in 1963, also became friends with King. Rustin was a gay black man living in an already racist and homophobic country. Rustin knew that King didn't judge him by his lifestyle, but the movement did. Powerful read. KKK Flier Drops in Orange County On Monday morning about 40 homes found fliers inside plastic bags with candy inside from the Klu Klux Klan. The fliers urge residents to not commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, calling King a "communist pervert." Local police are investigating the flyer drop as a "hate incident." Seattle Seahawks Apologize for Outrageous MLK Jr. Tweet Seahawks tweeted a photo of Russell Wilson crying and placed a Martin Luther King Jr. quote on top of it. Twitter was on it. Quick read. Commentary/Miscellaneous The Black Panthers, Revisited This NYT video and article explores the Black Panther Party in the context of today's movement and reminds us of the importance of the Black Panther Party during the Civil Rights Movement. Important read/watch. Former Louisville Detective Found Not Guilty in Shooting of Unarmed Man  Chauncey Carthan, retired detective with the Louisville Metro Police in Kentucky was cleared in the shooting of unarmed Ishmael Gough. The detective had been drinking brandy before driving off in his unmarked police vehicle and pulled over a speeding Gough. Understanding the DOJ and Civil Rights Charges This succinct article provides a helpful overview of the burden of proof that the DOJ has in prosecuting civil rights charges and has incredibly helpful statistics about the declining number of cases that the DOJ has chosen to investigate over time. Important read. YouTubeAsksObama Fact-Check During the recent #YouTubeAsksObama, President Obama highlighted a law that he helped pass in Illinois that required police departments to collect data on the race of people pulled over. This article fact-checks his claim that this law has decreased race-related stops. What's Next Saturday, Jan. 24th (TOMORROW) OBS People's Assembly Training Time: 10am - 3pm CST Location: Greater St. Marks (STL) Bench Warrant Check/Info Session Time: 1pm - 3pm CST Location: Visitation Church (4515 Evans Avenue) Sunday, Jan. 25th MCU's Sacred Community on Race (Teach-In) Time: 3pm - 6pm CST Location: Cook Business School (St. Louis University) Saturday, Jan. 31st Books and Breakfast Time: 9am - 11am CST Location: Ferguson Community Center (STL) Youth Justice Conference Time: 11am - 4pm CST Location: SLU Center for Global Justice Sunday, Feb. 8th Food Spark Time: 4pm - 7pm CST Click here to register. Sunday, Feb. 9th United Story Projects Nationwide Click here for more information. Protests In Your City Check out WeTheProtesters.org to see (or add) a protest in your city. The movement lives. 

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From thisisthemovement's Newsletter #74

So You Know Ferguson Police Supporters Rally In Front of Headquarters The Post-Dispatch has provided a re-cap of the recent "pro-police" rally that was held in front of the Ferguson PD. This article problematically describes the Ferguson protestors as deviant (i.e. they curse, etc...) and the "pro-police" protestors as wholesome. In the past few weeks, the Post-Dispatch's coverage has taken a sharp turn to discredit protestors and this is just a continuation. Read to understand media bias. The Symbolism of Hands-Up Despite the article's title, it provides an interesting exploration into the symbolism of "hands-up, don't shoot" as a key phrase of the movement. Interesting read. Montana Release Government Files on Malcolm Grant Morrison, a Montana officer, killed Richard Ramirez and the killing was ruled justified. Officer Morrison pulled Ramirez over for a routine traffic stop and had an irrational fear that Ramirez was armed in the back seat and proceeded to kill him. You must watch these videos. Chilling. NAACP Bombing Major Attacks On NAACP Since Civil Rights Act This quick-read has a timeline of the major attacks that NAACP branches and events have faced since 1965. Absolute must read. NYC/Eric Garner DA Hopes Death Won't Be An Election Issue Daniel Donovan, the district attorney who handled the grand jury in the death of Eric Garner, has been nominated by the Republican Party to fill a vacated Congressional seat. Donovan hopes that the Grand Jury decision will not be used against him and he asks the public to "respect" the decision of the Grand Jury. Quick, necessary read. New York Officers, Quick To Resort to Chokeholds The NYC Inspector General's Office has released a 45-page report that "...examined the circumstances and the disciplinary actions that resulted in 10 confrontations between officers and suspects from 2009 to June 2014 in which a seperate oversight agency verified that a chokehold had been used by an officer. Click here for the full 45-page report.Absolute must read. Cleveland Congregations Prepare For Win A group of 40+ congregations with over 20K combined members have come together to eventually make recommendations on police reform to Cleveland officials, while the city and the DOJ are working to finalize the consent decree. Interesting read. Dontre Hamilton If We Don't Fight, We Don't Win This quick-read provides an update on the protests related to the death of Dontre Hamilton in Milwaukee. Quick read.  Commentary/Miscellaneous Selma In Selma Paramount Pictures has offered free screenings of the movie Selma in Selma, Alabama and this article includes the perspective of current residents and those who marched and led during the Civil Rights Movement. Interesting read. 5 Things To Know About Selma. Here's a quick overview of 5 important things to know about Selma. And this is fine to read even if you haven't seen the movie. Interesting read. Boston Activists Stop Dedham Train Boston activists stood on the train tracks for 4.5 minutes to stop a commuter train in Dedham, Massachusetts. Stop And Frisk -- Reflections and Critiques This long-read offers a useful overview of the political context of stop-and-frisk and how its implementation has changed over the years in NYC. Important, fascinating read. Release Government Files on Malcolm X This article provides a quick update on the efforts to get the full FBI file related to Malcolm X released. Quick, solid read. 

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From Thisisthemovement's Newsletter #73

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 protesters 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, protesters still in jail, and finding attorneys for protesters. 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 ofpolice 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: 10 am - 2:30 pm 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: 10 am - 5 pm 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: 12 pm CST via Jelani Cobb (@jelani9). Sunday, Jan. 11th #Ferguson2ATL & Beyond Photo Exhibit Time: 5 pm - 8 pm 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. 

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From thisisthemovement's Newsletter #72

So You Know Ferguson Missouri Extends Restraining Order Against Unified Command Federal judge Carol Jackson has extended the temporary restraining order that requires Missouri laws enforcement officers to give crowds notice of the impending use of teargas, pepper spray and other chemical agents and provide time for people to disperse. The temporary order remains in effect until a settlement is reached or the judge decides whether the order should become permanent. Police Task Force to Have a 'Listening Session' in D.C. Next Week Tuesday of next week, President Obama's police task force will hold a public daylong public listening session in Washington D.C.  The focus on the meeting is to build trust and legitimacy. St. Louis native Brittany Packnett will be there. Packnett is also a member of the Ferguson Commission which was assembled by Gov. Jay Nixon. Matthew Ojibade Matthew Ojibade, 22, Dies In Restraining Chair In Police Custody Matthew Ojibade died in police custody after apparently experiencing a manic episode. Many questions remain surrounding his death. Important quick read. Cleveland/Tamir Rice Mayor Will Not Swear In Officer Who Lost Job Mayor Frank Jackson will not swear in Brandon Smith, an officer who was previously fired for using excessive force. Smith will remain a recruit. Important quick read. Leon Ford, Jr. Do you know Leon Ford, Jr.? In 2012, Leon Ford Jr. was shot 5 times by a police officer during a traffic stop and was left paralyzed. Learn more about his story. Important read. Commentary/Miscellaneous Driver Who Ran Over Protesters in Minneapolis Might Be Charged Jeffrey P. Rice, of St. Paul, Minnesota plowed through protesters on November 25th. The case has been turned over by the police to to the Hennepin County attorney's office. Charges could possibly be from a felony charge to no charge at all. Important read. More Jails Than Colleges Did you know that there are more jails that colleges in America? This article also includes a fascinating map of prisoner population density across America. Important read. NYC Students Will Be Able to See Selma For Free 27,000 NYC 7th, 8th, and 9th graders will be able to see the movie Selma for free thanks to generous donations. Click here to learn more about the details. Texas Officer Who Used Taser on Elderly Man, Fired Southern Texas police officer Nathaniel Robinson was fired after an internal affairs investigation into his conduct and performance. Robinson tasered 76 year old man during a traffic stop for an expired inspection.  Twitter, Activism, Ferguson This is an interview in The Atlantic with DeRay re: activism in the context of social media. What's Next Wednesday, Jan. 7th (TODAY) Better Together STL's Town Hall On Policing In the STL Region Time: 7pm - 9pm CST Location: Sheet Metal Workers' Hall (2319 Choteau Avenue, #100)  Note: If you cannot make this one, there will be other town halls in the next two weeks. Click here for more information. Thursday, Jan. 8th (TOMORROW) Better Together STL's Town Hall On Policing In the STL Region Time: 6pm - 8pm CST Location: The Lodge Des Peres  (1050 Des Peres Road, STL)  Note: If you cannot make this one, there will be other town halls in the next two weeks. Click here for more information. Saturday, Jan. 10th St. Louis County Council Meeting Time: 6pm CST Location: 41 S. Central Avenue, 1st Floor

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. 

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From thisisthemovement's Newsletter #71

So You Know Ferguson St. Louis County Jail Corrections Officer Accused of Sexual Contact with an Inmate Elizabeth Hanson, is accused of having a sexual relationship with a male inmate. Hanson was interviewed by Clayton police charged, and released after bail was set on her own recognizance. Michael Brown, Sr. and The Agony of The Black Father In America This is an absolutely incredible long-read interview/article on Michael Brown, Sr. Bookmark it now and read it in full. Absolute must read.  NAACP Legal Defense Fund Writes Letter To Judge McShane The NAACP Legal Defense Fund has written a letter to Missouri Judge McShane, highlighting the problematic nature of the Darren Wilson Grand Jury and the prosecutor's actions. Absolute must read. Oprah Missed the Mark While promoting the movie Selma that she produced, Oprah said she thinks it's "wonderful" to march and protest. In the same breath, Oprah said she's looking for leadership to emerge out of Ferguson and twitter responded. Interesting read.  An Open Letter to the Attorney General Ferguson business owners, residents and the mayor of Ferguson sent Attorney General Eric Holder a letter asking that the fiendish found in his investigation be released quickly. Kendrick Johnson Two Years Later, Investigations Continue into the Death of Kendrick Johnson An attorney for the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office maintains that a school bus carrying the schools wrestling team before Kendrick Johnson was last known to be alive. Kendrick Johnson was found dead inside a rolled up gym mat in January of 2013.  NYC/Eric Garner DeBlasio Calls Police Who Protested At the Funeral "Disrespectful" "They were disrespectful to the families who had lost their loved ones. I can't understand why anyone would do such a thing in the context like that." remarked Mayor DeBlasio on the officers who turned their backs to him at the recent funeral of Officer Liu. Important read. On Jan. 29th Court Hearing(s) Re: The Release of the Garner GJ Will Begin On January 29th, a Staten Island Judge will begin hearings into whether or not the materials from the Garner Grand Jury will be released. Important, quick read.  Second Week of NYPD Arrest Numbers Decrease NYPD officers are apart of the country's largest police department in the country and are using their own say so on when to arrest people for low-level offenses. The difference in number of arrests are extremely low from 2015 to 2014. John Quintero Attorney Crump In Talks with the Family of John Quintero The family of John Quintero, who was killed by police in Witchita on January 3rd, is now in talks with Attorney Crump. This article also provides a brief overview of the circumstances leading to and questions remaining re: the death of John Quintero. Tamir Rice Cleveland Mayor Expresses Lack of Faith in the State of Ohio To Investigate the Death of Tamir Rice In a series of quotes, Mayor Jackson expresses a deep lack of faith in Ohio institutions to investigate the death of Tamir Rice. Absolute must read. Commentary/Miscellaneous Black Brunch Protestors in California and NYC have recently protested during weekend brunch times -- read more about #BlackBrunch. Fraternal Order of Police Want Assaults On Officers Deemed Hate Crimes The National President of the Fraternal Order of Police is lobbying to get federal law amended to make assaults on police officers be deemed as hate crimes.  What's Next Tuesday, Jan. 6th (TODAY) St. Louis County Council Meeting Time: 6pm CST Location: 41 S. Central Avenue, 1st Floor Wednesday, Jan. 7th (TOMORROW) Better Together STL's Town Hall On Policing In the STL Region Time: 7pm - 9pm CST Location: Sheet Metal Workers' Hall (2319 Choteau Avenue, #100)  Note: If you cannot make this one, there will be other town halls in the next two weeks. Click here for more information. Thursday, Jan. 8th Better Together STL's Town Hall On Policing In the STL Region Time: 6pm - 8pm CST Location: The Lodge Des Peres  (1050 Des Peres Road, STL)  Note: If you cannot make this one, there will be other town halls in the next two weeks. Click here for more information. 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.

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From thisisthemovement's newsletter #70

So You Know Ferguson Grand Juror SUES Bob McCulloch Grand jurors are prohibited by laws to discuss a case they were involved in, but "Grand Juror Doe" is suing St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch in an effort to speak about the Darren Wilson case. "From the grand juror's perspective, the investigation of Wilson had a stronger focus on the victim than in other cases presented to the grand jury." Absolute must read. Nixon Names Retired Police Officer to Ferguson Commission As one Ferguson Commissioner has been appointed to be the Commission's Managing Director, Nixon has appointed a retired St. Louis County Police Officer to replace the outgoing civilian member. Interesting read. Metro-East Police Spent $120K For Riot Gear in November In November, preparing for possible civil unrest in Illinois after grand jury decision announcement in Ferguson, metro-east police stock piled supplies and equipment. Tamir Rice Investigation Into Shooting of Tamir Rice Turned Over to Sheriff's Office The City of Cleveland has turned over the investigation into the death of Tamir Rice to the Cuyahoga County's sheriff's office in an attempt to ensure that it is fairly handled. Important read. Antonio Martin Berkeley Police Maintain That Antonio Martin Pulled A Gun, Press Conference Offers No New FactsBerkeley officials recently held a press conference noting that the official investigation into the killing of Antonio Martin was over. The press conference, however, offered no new details. Click here to watch the press conference, read a summation, and review the timeline of the events. Absolute must read/view. Darrien Hunt Darrien Hunt's Family Files Lawsuit, Suing Two Officers and Saratoga Springs The family of Darrien Hunt has filed a lawsuit, suing two officers and Sarataga Springs re: civil rights violations. Remember, Darrien was killed for allegedly killed for waving a samurai-style sword at officers. Absolute must read. Tanisha Anderson Tanisha Anderson's Death Ruled Homicide "Anderson's official cause of death was ruled 'sudden death associated with physical restraint in a prone position.'" Tanisha Anderson was killed by a police officer in Cleveland, Ohio on November 13th. John Crawford John Crawford's Girlfriend Dies in a Car Crash On January 1, 2014, Tara Thomas, girlfriend of John Crawford was killed in a car crash in Dayton, Ohio. Autopsies have not been performed yet. Baltimore Baltimore Detective Reports Fellow Officers Assaulting Man, Other Officers and Department (Allegedly) Retaliate Baltimore City Police Detective reported that he had seen other officers assaulting a man. Afterwards, a rat was placed at his house and on his car. And officers stopped supporting him in the field. Absolute must read. Commentary/Miscellaneous Wearing A Hoodie In Oklahoma Could Soon Cost You A $500 Fine A Republican lawmaker has drafted legislation that that would make it illegal "to intentionally conceal his or her identity in a public place by means of a robe, mask, or other disguise." Here is the a link to the legislation. Important read. Black Owned Banks Here is a collection of the Black-owned banks in America. Interesting resource. Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay Receives Criticism for Holding a Protest Sign "I resolve to challenge racism @ work #EndWhiteSilence" is what the protest sign read that Pittsburgh police chief held inside a coffee shop. Police union president Howard McQuillan was outraged, "The chief is calling us racists." More Than Protests  There are many who have offered a critique of the protests, including the author of this article. Though we disagree with core parts of his argument and we think that his critique is without nuance, we include it because we think that it captures the spirit of the critique of the movement well. Fact-Checking Selma Entertainment Weekly has "fact checked" the movie Selma. We'll just leave this here for you to explore on your own. What's Next 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.