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Nationwide Protests Condemning Police Brutality Continue

December 7, 2014 Staff, www.huffingtonpost.com Resist! killed by police, Police abuse, police brutality, Racism

Demonstrations continued Saturday night in New York City and across the country, as protesters raised their hands and voices to decry abusive police tactics in light of the growing number of unarmed black men who have been killed by police officers. Picketers swarmed New York City's Grand Central Terminal and Times Square, four nights after a Staten Island grand jury decided not to indict white police officer Daniel Pantaleo for the chokehold death of Eric Garner, and not quite two weeks after a Missouri grand jury refused to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown. The protesters were also out honoring 28-year-old Brooklyn dad Akai Gurley, whose somber funeral was held Saturday, after he was shot dead by a NYPD officer on Nov. 20 in a Brooklyn public housing project stairwell. Tensions have been running high throughout the country after it was revealed that Wilson would not be indicted for killing Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Protests inFerguson were at times violent, but most other cities have held almost entirely peaceful demonstrations -- with cries of "Hands up, don't shoot," "I can't breathe," and "Black lives matter," richocheting from coast to coast.

Nationwide Protests Are Bringing Issue Of Police Abuse To Forefront

December 5, 2014 Staff, www.PopularResistance.org Resist! Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, DC, killed by police, New York (NY), Oakland, Police abuse, police brutality, Portland, Racism, San Francisco, Washington

Below are a series of headlines, photos and opening paragraphs from major media sources describing how they covered the nationwide protests against the grand jury decisions in police shooting cases in New York and Ferguson as well as police abuse which has become a nationwide epidemic. Some papers like the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette where there were major protests did not cover the local protests in their communities. Others, like the Washington Post, focused more on the politics of the issue with photos of protests in DC and nationally. The Associated Press summarized the night of protests writing: "Thousands and thousands of diverse people united by anger took to the streets from New York City to San Francisco for a second straight night to protest a grand jury clearing a white police officer in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man. Grandparents marched with their grandchildren. Experienced activists stood alongside newcomers, and protesters of all colors chanted slogans. A 61-year-old black woman was accompanied by her daughter and twin 10-year-old grandchildren, a boy and a girl. She said it was important to her that the children saw a crowd that was racially mixed and diverse in many other ways all insisting upon the same thing - that something must be done." That was the message, too, in cities across America: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis Oakland, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., among them.

The United States Erupts For Justice

December 4, 2014 Staff, www.PopularResistance.org Resist! Justice, killed by police, Militarized police, Police abuse, police brutality, Racism

Across the United States people took to the streets in response to the Staten Island grand jury decision in the Eric Garner killing. The second grand jury to refuse to indict a police officer who killed an unarmed African American, along with the killing of 12 year old Tamir Rice in Cleveland, has led to protests throughout the United States. These protests have been building for many years as the killing of African Americans and abusive relations between police and citizens has become all too common. Watching the corporate mass media tonight often seemed like watching Global Revolution Live. Live video from multiple sites in New York City, Washington, D.C., Boston, Cleveland, Chicago . . . of people shutting down roadways, bridges, tunnels, subways and demonstrating their opposition to police abuse. Under hashtags #EnoughIsEnough, #ThisStopsToday and #BlackLivesMatter expressed the desire for transformative change in the behavior of US police, the relationship between police and people and an end to racist, militarized policing. It is good to see the mass media finally reporting on the deeply rooted problem of abusive policing but the explosion seen today has been building for years.

Sustained Protests Begin At US Justice Department Dec. 1

November 30, 2014 Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo, www.blackagendareport.com Resist! Ferguson, killed by police, Militarization, Police abuse, police brutality, Racism

The Hands Up Coalition DC calls on Attorney General Eric Holder to stand with the people of Ferguson—and every other community in the United States whereA communique white police routinely slaughter black citizens—and intervene in this case. The local DA in Missouri hid behind the grand jury so he wouldn't have to face political consequences. It's time for the President or the Attorney General to declare a state of emergency: not because of what the citizens of Ferguson may do, but rather, based on the demonstrated assault the police department has waged against Ferguson citizens for decades. A communique released earlier this week by the young people of Ferguson made clear that they are not asking for Officer Wilson to be killed, or to be shot and left in the street, or to be lynched. Rather, they are asking that a white police officer, who shot an unarmed black teen in front of witnesses be brought to trial in a system that was created and is maintained daily to provide justice. They want Officer Wilson brought into that system—not shielded from it by the grand jury.

Six Days After Grand Jury, Protests Continue

November 30, 2014 Staff, www.PopularResistance.org Resist! Ferguson, killed by police, Police abuse, police brutality, Racism

Protests continued in Ferguson and across the country six days after the grand jury decision resulting in no indictment was announced. On Saturday Officer Darren Wilson resigned from the Ferguson Police Department. National Guard troops continue to patrol in Ferguson. Protests stop business as usual in cities across country. Ferguson Action urges walk out on Monday, December 1 -- WALK OUT OF SCHOOL, WALK OUT OF WORK, SAY NO MORE TO POLICE MURDER. There has been no response from the power structure in St. Louis, Missouri, or Washington, DC to respond to nationwide protests about the issues of justice for Mike Brown, militarization of the police, racially unfair policing and the divide between blacks and whites in the United States. The inability of government at any level to respond in a positive way to the concerns of citizens will continue to fuel the fire of revolt. On Monday at 4:00 in Washington, DC on Pennsylvania Avenue the first of ongoing protests begin at the U.S. Department of Justice.

Post Ferguson Reaching Tipping Point: No Business as Usual

November 26, 2014 Ferguson Action Team, www.fergusonaction.com Resist! Ferguson, killed by police, Michael Brown, Police abuse, police brutality, Racism

We are at a national tipping point and we are organized and ready to sustain this movement. Below is a calendar of actions for the next few days. We ask that you join us in solidarity to make it clear to the country and the world that enough is enough. Below are suggested actions from Thursday through Sunday from the Ferguson Action Team. Remember at Michael Brown's family, there will be an empty chair at the Thanksgiving table. Discuss that with your friends and family. Leave an empty chair for Michael and others missing as a result of police violence. On Saturday, turn out big and include 4.5 minutes of silence for Michael. On Sunday consider Jeremiah 6:14-15: “They have treated the wound of my people carelessly, saying, “Peace, peace,” when there is no peace. They acted shamefully, they committed abomination; yet they were not ashamed..." And, on Monday -- a mass walkout.

Across The US People #ShutItDown Over Ferguson

November 25, 2014 Staff, www.PopularResistance.org Resist! Blockade, killed by police, Police abuse, police brutality, Racism

Across the country anger built as people began to understand that the Ferguson grand jury rather than having a prosecutor seeking the indictment of Officer Darren Wilson who killed Mike Brown, played the role of defense lawyer to prevent an indictment of Wilson. Prosecutor Robert McCulloch, who should have recused himself but refused to do so despite conflicts of interests, announced the decision of the grand jury sounding like a defense lawyer for Wilson. The corruption of the grand jury process began with him and grew from the roots of systemic racist police enforcement in Ferguson. There have been numerous informed commentators making the point that the grand jury was handled in a way so that the "prosecutor" got what he wanted -- no indictment.

Protests Across US In Response To Grand Jury Decision

November 25, 2014 Staff, www.PopularResistance.or Resist! Ferguson, killed by police, Michael Brown, Police abuse, police brutality, Racism

Across the United States, the grand jury's decision sparked mainly peaceful protests as Americans spoke out on racial bias and police violence, issues so raw and emotional that they are often like a tinderbox waiting for a match. In New York marchers chanted "Black lives matter" as they snarled traffic in Times Square. In Chicago, demonstrators walked up Lake Shore Drive carrying banners that read "Justice for Mike Brown" - the 18-year-old who was shot and killed in Ferguson on Aug. 9 by police officer Darren Wilson. In Seattle, protesters blocked a downtown street in a "die-in" protest as they lay down on the ground. Protesters in both Boston and Seattle observed the 4.5 minutes of silence that the Brown family requested after the decision was announced, with protesters in Boston then marching from City Hall to the statehouse. Police in Ferguson used smoke canisters and trucks to force waves of violent protesters down the street away from the police building soon after sporadic gunshots were heard. Flames from a burning car rose into the night sky.

Day After Grand Jury Take To The Streets

November 25, 2014 Hands Up United DC, www.PopularResistance.org Resist! Ferguson, killed by police, Michael Brown, Police abuse, Racism

Day After Verdict Rally/March -- 7:00 p.m. Mt. Vernon Square Park, Washington, DC The Hands Up Coalition DC will peacefully assemble at the Justice Department every Monday at 4:00 PM, beginning December 1, 2014 Hands Up CoalitionDC Condemns Ferguson Grand Jury Findings Calls on Justice Department to Intervene and Adopt 6 Urgent Demands November 24, 2014, Washington, D.C.—The Washington-based Hands Up CoalitionDC condemned the findings of the Ferguson Grand Jury that exonerated white Police Officer Darren Wilson for his August 9, 2014 shooting and killing of unarmed black teenager, Michael Brown. "The entire Grand Jury process was abused from day one in this case," said coalition spokesperson, Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo. "The system is anti-black, the policies are anti-black, shooting first and asking questions later is anti-black and slandering slain black men and women in choreographed leaks to the press after these people are dead and can no longer speak for themselves is anti-black."

Campaign Against Police Brutality Grows With Grand Jury Decision

November 24, 2014 Staff, www.PopularResistance.org Resist! killed by police, Police abuse, police brutality, Racism

St. Louis County District Attorney Robert McCulloch announced the decision of the grand jury in the killing of Michael Brown: the grand jury found no probable cause to indict Officer Darren Wilson of any charges. The grand jury began hearing testimony from August 20th and met on November 24th deliberating for two days before reaching a decision. The grand jury met 25 days, heard from 60 witnesses over 70 hours, including three medical examiners. The task of the grand jury was to determine whether there was probable cause to indict Officer Wilson -- it was not their task to determine his guilt that would have been decided in a trial. For the last 100 days organizers have been preparing for this day. In Ferguson hundreds of people have been trained in nonviolent direct action. Across the country people have organized to respond to this verdict. Actions are planned from coast to coast. To find an action near you visit: http://fergusonaction.com. The United States may be approaching a tipping point on the issues of systemic racism and police abuse throughout the country, especially against African Americans. This is an important issue for us to confront so that the stream of killings by police officers comes to an end.

Protests Against State Violence Go Worldwide

November 23, 2014 Resist! Ayotzinapa, Ferguson, killed by police, Mexico, Police abuse, police brutality, US, Violence

Mexican activists were joined yesterday by solidarity protests in the United States and around the word. Under the banner of “Todos Somos Ayotzinapa – Todos Somos Ferguson,” a number of demonstrations in the States were intended to stand with Mexican organizers and the 43 students abducted, along with the U.S. community of Ferguson, Mo. Any day, a grand jury there is expected to decide whether or not to indict officer Darren Wilson in the killing of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. At a rally in New York’s Union Square last Sunday, protesters held signs in Spanish saying, “Your son could be number 44” — eerily reminiscent of an earlier rallying cry: “I Am Trayvon Martin.” Protesters also called attention to the role of U.S. policy and trade agreements — including the proposed and controversial “Plan Mexico” — in fueling the drug war that has terrorized the country over the last several years, and was accelerated under the presidency of Felipe Calderon, beginning in 2006. Simultaneous protests for Ayotzinapa were held in France, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom and other countries.

Fury Of Ferguson Descends On St. Louis County

September 17, 2014 Steve Giegerich and Tim O’Neil, www.stltoday.com Resist! Criminal Justice and Prisons, Democracy, Ferguson, killed by police, Police abuse, police brutality

The fury of Ferguson descended on the seat of St. Louis County with a vengeance Tuesday night with demonstrators unleashing a torrent of chants, invective and threats at a County Council that listened for two hours in stunned silence. Protesters demanded the arrest of Darren Wilson, the police officer who shot 18-year-old Michael Brown to death on a Ferguson street five weeks ago, the removal of County Prosecutor Robert McCulloch from the Brown case, the resignations of County Police Chief Jon Belmar and Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson and accountability from the elected county legislative arm. But the bulk of the ire was directed at Steve Stenger, the 6th District Democratic councilman facing Republican state Rep. Rick Stream in the November general election in the race for county executive. Several speakers demanded that Stenger call on his “BFF (Best Friend Forever)” St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch to resign by noon today. McCulloch was the councilman’s chief political ally in Stenger’s primary defeat of incumbent County Executive Charlie Dooley four days before Brown was shot to death.

Tonight: National Moment Of Silence Against Police Violence

August 14, 2014 Staff, www.PopularResistance.org Organize! killed by police, Police abuse, police brutality

Today is the National Moment of Silence for Victims of Police Brutality. We will peacefully assemble at over 90 vigils across the nation to share in a moment of silence and solidarity with each other. Today, we will show the world and each other that we can come together, as ONE. To find events near your city visit here. Peaceful vigils honoring the innocent lives lost and pay respect to those whose lives have been affected by police brutality will gather on August 14, 2014 at 7pm EST/4pm PT. Moment of silence will start at the: 20 minute mark. To identify each other and show solidarity, wear a red ribbon/cloth/bandana on your right arm at the vigils. Do not wear red if in areas where doing so can cause conflict.

Another African American Man Killed By Police, LAPD

August 13, 2014 Cavan Sieczkowski, www.huffingtonpost.com Educate! killed by police, Police abuse, police murder

Police conducted an "investigative stop" in the Newton area around 8:20 p.m., according to a news release from the LAPD. "During the stop a struggle ensued, which resulted in an officer-involved-shooting. It is unknown if the suspect has any gang affiliations," the release continues. "The suspect was transported to a local hospital and after lifesaving efforts he succumbed to his injuries." A woman claiming to be the deceased man's mother called KTLA and identified the man as Ezell Ford. Tritobia Ford said her son was lying on the ground and complying with the officers when he was shot three times. An unnamed man who claimed to be Ezell Ford's cousin also spoke with KTLA. “They laid him out and for whatever reason, they shot him in the back, knowing mentally, he has complications. Every officer in this area, from the Newton Division, knows that — that this child has mental problems,” he said. “The excessive force … there was no purpose for it. The multiple shootings in the back while he’s laying down? No. Then when the mom comes, they don’t try to console her … they pull the billy clubs out.”

After Police Killing, Activists Organize Campaign for Justice

August 7, 2014 Chris Steele, www.PopularResistance.org Organize! killed by police, Police abuse, police terror

On July 2, 2014, Denver Police shot and killed 20-year old Ryan Ronquillo, who was unarmed, outside of his friend’s funeral at the Romero Family Funeral Home in Northwest Denver. Ronquillo was reportedly shot 12 times while in his car after he stepped outside of the funeral to decompress. News and outrage about yet another DPD killing of an unarmed man of color spread quickly, and a response is already underway. A group of local activists and musicians from the community came together to organize a fundraiser and concert for Friday, August 8, 2014 at Denver's historic Atzlan Theater aimed at raising funds to pay for Ryan’s funeral and burial. The group is encouraging as many people as possible to donate, not only to support the Ronquillo family - who are currently facing foreclosure and eviction from their home - but also because excess donations will go towards the cost of hiring an attorney to challenge the police shooting of Ronquillo in court and to defend against the unjust foreclosure.

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