Cop Who Killed Michael Brown Won't Face Charges
Prosecutors concluded that no murder or manslaughter charges were warranted against former Ferguson, Missouri officer Darren Wilson.
Stories That Helped Shape A Decade
As we look toward 2020, ESSENCE reflects on a few stories that have defined the past decade.
Mike Brown’s Father To Call For Reopening Investigation Into Son’s Death
In 2014, a grand jury decided that the killing of Mike Brown was state-sanctioned and declined to indict Officer Darren Wilson.
Lezley McSpadden, Michael Brown’s Mother, Announces Bid For Ferguson City Council
After months of speculation, the mother of Michael Brown has announced that she will be running for office in Ferguson, Missouri. Lezley McSpadden grieved the murder of her son, who […]