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Ferguson on fire Why did officials let West Florissant burn? By Kenya Vaughn Of The St. Louis American “Since you are selected by the Governor and you have direct contact with the Governor, can you find out from him why they didn’t protect my neighborhood?” Lula Howell asked at the inaugural Ferguson Commission meeting on Monday, December 1. She waited more than three hours to ask her simple, yet haunting, question. In press conferences and meetings with clergy, community organizations and protest
n “Can you find out from the Governor why they didn’t protect my neighborhood?” – Lula Howell
leaders leading up to the St. Louis County grand jury decision in the Darren Wilson case, police commanders said they were prepared.
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They said police officers were going to respect people’s right to express their dissent and work with protestors to identify agitators looking to loot and destroy. On November 24, after St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert McCulloch announced the grand jury’s decision, months of discussions fell apart in minutes. Still today, the community is fighting for answers as to why the promised preemptive measures, Gov. Jay Nixon’s declaration of a State of Emergency See FIRE, A6
Medical mentor Dr. Bullock reaches into community from WUSTL School of Medicine By Sandra Jordan Of The St. Louis American
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Arnold Bullock, MD is revered in medical and community circles as an outstanding urologist and medical school professor, a tireless community servant and an ardent advocate for men’s health. Earlier this year, Bullock was appointed the inaugural Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Distinguished Professor of Urology at the Washington University School of Medicine. He plans to use that position to help young people develop an interest in medicals careers. “For me, it’s always been my long-term Arnold goal to do more with Bullock, providing exposure MD, is the to youth for possible inaugural medical careers,” he said. Alan A. and “My goal is to associate Edith L. Wolff with organizations that Distinguished are established in our Professor middle-school systems to of Urology foster that goal.” at the Receiving an endowed Washington chair is the highest honor University that can be bestowed on School of a faculty member, said Medicine. Will Ross, MD, associate dean for Diversity and associate professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. “Dr. Bullock was duly honored, not only for being a nationally-recognized expert in prostate cancer and robotic surgery, but
On Saturday, December 27 protestors marched silently to the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis, their mouths taped shut with the names of people who have been killed by police. Arch security closed the monument when protestors arrived.
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Berkeley Mayor addresses Martin death Courtney Palmer, cousin of Antonio Martin, and his small cousins mourned at a candlelight vigil on Christmas Eve at the Mobil station in Berkeley where he was killed on December 23.
Theodore Hoskins: ‘You couldn’t even compare this with Ferguson’ By Kenya Vaughn and Bridjes O’Neil Of The St. Louis American The Berkeley Police Department concluded an independent investigation regarding the officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of 18-year-old Antonio Martin on December 23. Berkeley Mayor Theodore Hoskins and Berkeley Police Chief Frank McCall Jr. updated residents with the latest information during a press conference Tuesday, December 30 at Berkeley City Hall. McCall said the officer was responding to a call regarding a shoplifting incident at the Mobil station on Hanley and Frost. That officer was also given a description of the suspect involved in the shoplifting incident,
n “You say it’s not like Ferguson, but another young black man is dead at the hands of police again.” – Pastor Jason Keith Coleman
which “did match Mr. Martin,” McCall said. The officer was approached by two men – Martin and an individual whose identity has not yet been released. Only a minute after arriving on the scene, the officer reported that See MARTIN, A6 Photo by Lawrence Bryant