Watch BBC Hardtalk Interview Hands Up United Co-Founder Tef Poe

Watch BBC Hardtalk Interview Hands Up United Co-Founder Tef Poe

He has described the fatal shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, of unarmed teenager Michael Brown as a "declaration of war" by the police. He has also said "my grandparents endured this type of treatment so we wouldn't have to". So if you are young, black and poor in America today are you at war with the police?

Civilian Oversight Board Appears Headed For Passage, Despite Police Union Opposition

Civilian Oversight Board Appears Headed For Passage, Despite Police Union Opposition

A bill to create a civilian oversight board for city police appears headed for passage next month, despite a fractious public meeting and a dire prediction from the police union.

Livestreamer Bassem Masri Interviews Dee-1 in Ferguson (pt 1)

Livestreamer Bassem Masri Interviews Dee-1 in Ferguson (pt 1)

Hands Up United's favorite livestreamer, Bassem Masri interviewed New Orleans MC and activist Dee-1 in the Canfield Apartments on the 6 month Anniversary of Mike Brown's killing.  The former teacher turned rapper spoke passionately about finding solutions and not letting Mike Brown die in vain. 

HUU's Rika and T-Dubb-O Travel to Mexico City to Build Bonds with Our Brown Brothers and Sisters

HUU's Rika and T-Dubb-O Travel to Mexico City to Build Bonds with Our Brown Brothers and Sisters

Rika & T-Dubb-O traveled to Mexico City, Mexico to learn about the struggles taking place with our Brown brothers and sisters. After the jump, see the images from the their trip, learn about their powerful experience with student leaders and find out how you can get involved in building Black and Brown solidarity, because #FergusonisEverywhere.