Connecticut activists mark Freedom Summer anniversary
The powerful presentation and discussion involved sharing of Mississippi experiences, and throughout the leitmotif repeated: "Organize! Organize! Organize!"
Ferguson making changes in wake of killing of Michael Brown
The Ferguson City Council announced Monday that it will set up a civilian review board to oversee the Police Department.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizers invite LGBT group to march
Organizers of the world's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade say they're ending a ban and allowing a gay group to march under its own banner for the first time.
Coalition tells president racial injustice underlies Michael Brown killing
Michael Brown is only the latest in a long list of black men and boys who have died under eerily similar circumstances.
Thousands protest police violence in Staten Island
The marchers, from all five New York City boroughs, called for reforms in the process of disciplining police officers who use unlawful force, and in police officer training.
Protestors stand their ground against racism and ignorance
The pro-Darren Wilson folks were screaming rage-soaked insults, but the protestors stoically chanted back in unison.
Community and labor stand together in peaceful cry for justice for Eric Garner
"The people in this crowd should have this amazing view: It's a sea of people of every culture and heritage coming together for change."
Federal court ruling a victory for 700 arrested on Brooklyn Bridge
"This is a major victory upholding the fundamental constitutional rights of people to engage in First Amendment-protected activity in New York City."
Washington state teens initiate march protesting killing of Michael Brown
"I wanted to raise awareness about this issue and to support the people of Ferguson to let them know there are people here on the west coast who care about them."
Yale art students show solidarity with Ferguson, Missouri
They walked in silence holding signs that read "Hands Up - Don't Shoot" and posters with the names of victims of police brutality from around the country including New Haven.
