ferguson

#blacklivesmatter

cissexism

politics + activism

Rebel Girls: Police Violence Happens to Black Women, Too

This is a women’s issue because our sisters are being impacted directly, and because they’ve been harassed, beaten, raped, and killed by cops for centuries.

Carmen —

Dec 10, 2014

criminal justice reform

ferguson

geekery

Notes From A Queer Engineer: Tear Gas, Tool Of The Police State

“While I in no way want to distract from the important conversations going on about anti-Black racism in America, I think it’s also pertinent for us to deconstruct some of…

Laura Mandanas —

Dec 3, 2014

ferguson

michael brown

politics + activism

The QTPOC Speakeasy Reports Back from Ferguson Protests Around the World

When a grand jury failed to indict Michael Brown’s killer, protests broke out across the globe. Members of the Speakeasy, with heavy hearts and revolutionary intentions, were on the front…

The Speakeasy —

Nov 28, 2014

ferguson

holiday gift guide

politics + activism

BLACKOUT: 11 Queer Black-Owned Business/Organizations You Can Support Today

Plus a list of queer authors and artists of color, and information about hundreds of ways to support BLACKOUT.

the team —

Nov 28, 2014

Daily Fix

darren wilson

politics + activism

The Myth of Plausible Deniability for Anti-Black Violence & How Ferguson Birthed a Movement

What do you do when you’ve done everything “right” and you are still mistreated? You take it to the streets. You take your rage and pain and power you make…

Cleo —

Nov 27, 2014

Daily Fix

darren wilson

politics + activism

How You Can Show Up For Ferguson

You can do more than helplessly watch the news. You can use your voice, your money and your time to help spread the message that Black Lives Matter.

Heather Hogan —

Nov 25, 2014

Daily Fix

darren wilson

politics + activism

BREAKING: No Grand Jury Indictment of Darren Wilson for Mike Brown’s Death; Protests in Ferguson & Nationwide

Tonight, the announcement came that the grand jury did not indict Darren Wilson for his shooting of Michael Brown.

Rachel —

Nov 24, 2014

Daily Fix

ferguson

politics + activism

MO Governor Jay Nixon Enacts Preemptive State of Emergency, Activates National Guard as Response to Ferguson Activism

While the indictment of Wilson is a powder keg issue that could incite riots, it’s not the only end goal of these massive protests. With that said, one way to…

Hannah Hodson —

Nov 18, 2014

ferguson

personal essay

first person

Because I’m Black, Too

“That risks making a wound of my blackness. My blackness is not a wound; it is a gift I’m trying, consciously and earnestly, to understand and protect and witness.”

Chelsey —

Sep 24, 2014

barack obama

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Ferguson Protestors Get to Meet With US Attorney Callahan, Although Real Progress Still Hasn’t Come

Ferguson protestors were able to meet with U.S. Attorney Callahan to voice demands.

Helen —

Aug 28, 2014

Daily Fix

ferguson

music

Lauryn Hill Breaks Down the Protests in Ferguson with “Black Rage”

The track finally puts to rest the empty calls for “peace” amidst ongoing protests in Ferguson, Missouri since the killing of unarmed teenager Michael Brown.

Carmen —

Aug 22, 2014

Daily Fix

ferguson

politics + activism

No Justice, No Peace to be Found In Ferguson Over A Week After Michael Brown’s Death

Without any repercussions for police violence that started on Wednesday, or any justice for protesters mourning Michael Brown, a dystopian reality is continuing to develop in Ferguson.

Rachel —

Aug 18, 2014