“The Man Who Killed Jim Crow” Charles Hamilton Houston was born in Wash. D.C. in 1895. He graduated valedictorian from Amherst College in 1915. He served in the Army in France during World War I. He graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School. He worked extensively as Special Counsel for the NAACP. His work focused on taking down Jim Crowe …
Ferguson, Now
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Update: Ferguson
The autopsy report, looting, and witness accounts Note: This story has been revised at 7:30pm to reflect the 2 autopsies conducted on Michael Brown that show conflicting bullet directions. Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer on 8/9. Police and witness accounts differ about what happened. An autopsy reveals that Brown was shot from behind. This may …
UPDATE: The Story in Ferguson
Riots continue after Michael Brown killed Michael Brown was walking down the street with a friend. A confrontation with police left Brown shot dead. UPDATE More witnesses have come forward to dispute officers’ version of the confrontation. The Ferguson community has been protesting for 4 days. Rioting and looting has occurred. Ferguson PD has arrested journalists and dismantled film crews’ …
The Story in Ferguson
Riots continue in Ferguson after Michael Brown killed Ferguson is a suburb outside St. Louis. Population 21,000. Michael Brown was walking down the street with a friend. A confrontation with a police officer ensued. Brown was shot multiple times and died. Police say Brown tried to take the officer’s gun. Witnesses say Brown had his hands up in surrender. The …