African Americans

St. Louis protesters demand justice for VonDerrit Meyers

November 24, 2014 By James Raines

Some 100 protesters congregated on Shaw Ave. here near the spot where 18-year-old VonDerrit Myers was killed by off-duty police officer Jason Flanery.

Some say “too late,” others see hope in Ferguson Commission

November 20, 2014 By James Raines

While some in the community here see the formation of a 16-member Ferguson Commission as "too little, too late" others see it as cause for some hope.

Ferguson organizers hold training for peaceful protests

November 17, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Organizers of protests planned in Ferguson are determined to see that it's peaceful. They will train people to ensure it stays that way.

Southern town government refuses to remove Confederate flag

November 12, 2014 By Art Cook

A local museum's request to remove a Confederate flag was rejected by the City Council in a poor, struggling former textile town.

Activists plan for Ferguson protests after grand jury decision

November 6, 2014 By Special to People’s World

A St. Louis-based coalition of community, faith-based, and labor organizations proposed "rules of engagement" to safeguard residents and their right to protest.