In the aftermath of the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, attention has turned to Ferguson. Below are some events that are tied to the issues raised or that are centered in that community.
Town Hall Meeting Addressing Misperceptions about the City of Ferguson Wards 1-3:
- When: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sept. 22
- Where: Wellspring Church, 33 S. Florissant, Ferguson 63135
- Information: www.devinjamesgroup.com/ferguson-mayor-and-city-council-announce-town-hall-meetings/
Town Hall Meeting Addressing Misperceptions about the City of Ferguson Wards1-3 3
- When: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sept. 22
- Where: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 17 Hawkesbury Drive, St Louis 63121
- Information: www.devinjamesgroup.com/ferguson-mayor-and-city-council-announce-town-hall-meetings/
Mother 2 Mother: A Conversation with Black Mothers to White about “The Talk” with Their Black Sons
- When: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sept. 22
- Where: Lee Auditorium, Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd, St Louis, 63112
- Information: www.mohistory.org/files/%5Bfield_directory-raw%5D/event_brochure/Mother2Mother.pdf
Ferguson Through the Camera Lens
- When: 7 p.m. Sept. 24
- Where: Lee Auditorium, Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis ,63112
- About: This presentation will focus on some select photographers who captured the initial unrest in the Ferguson community. They will discuss their pictures and what they witnessed.
- Information: www.mohistory.org/files/%5Bfield_directory-raw%5D/event_brochure/phototographers%20view%20of%20ferguson%20protests_0.pdf
Civilian Review Meet Up at Blank Space
- When: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24
- Where: Blank Space, 2847 Cherokee Street, St. Louis 63118
- About: “The purpose of this meeting is to educate the community on the Civilian Review Bill that is in front of the Board of Alderman.”
- Information: www.facebook.com/events/499246763545094/
Ferguson Youth Initiative Youth Summit
- When: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sept. 26
- Where: Florissant Valley Community College - Student Center, 3400 Pershall Rd., St Louis 63135
- About: Ticket required. A summit planned and run by Ferguson youth. It will focus on the relationship between the youth population and the police in Ferguson, what changes need to be made, and what programs could be implemented to assist Ferguson youth.
- Information: http://fyifergyouth.org/2014/09/2243/
Healthfest 2014: Abundant Living: A Focus On Health Holistically
- When: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sept. 27
- Where: Hazelwood East High School, 11300 Dunn Road, St. Louis 63138
- About: Healthfest 2014 will be hosted by the Shalom Church – City of Peace, and feature a number of health services and screenings for residents of the area.
- Information: www.shalomccop.org/index.cfm/PageID/1685
Community Empowerment Summit
- When: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 27
- Where: Greater St. Mark Family Church, 9950 Glen Owen Drive, St. Louis 63136
- About: This event will feature an opening session on “Bridging the Gap: Local Police & Community,” workshops on knowing your rights, how to prepare and win in court, voter education and registration, and there will be on-site recruitment for law enforcement jobs.
- Information: twitter.com/aclu_mo/status/512308195105443842/photo/1
#WithNormandy: A Concert for Peace & Unity
When: 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 28
Where: Normandy High School –Viking Hall, 6701 St. Charles Rock Rd., St. Louis 63121
About: As a response to the events in Ferguson, a number of St. Louis organizations are joining together to present a free concert that will promote and support the Normandy High School’s Friends of Normandy Scholarship.
Information: www.facebook.com/events/766548676720069/
