Ferguson Community Activists Hold Press Conference to Respond to Program Changes Proposed by City Council

Ferguson, MO — Activists from the Ferguson community and surrounding counties will stage a press conference this afternoon at 1:30pm (CT) outside the Ferguson City Hall (110 Church St Ferguson, MO 63135).  The activists will be issuing a detailed response to significant program changes proposed in an announcement made by the Ferguson City Council last night.  A press release detailing the City Council announcement is attached below the fold. 

Speakers at today’s press conference will include: 

• Qiana Williams: Activist with MORE's bench warrant campaign, lives in Jennings and has extensive history with warrants/fines
• Jeanina Jenkins: Speaking for Hands Up United as someone who has been out on the streets, part of Show Me 15
• Dhoruba Shakur: Organizer with HandsUpUnited.org
• Michael McPhearson: Speaking for Don't Shoot coalition on Civilian Review Boards
• Brendan Roediger: Professor of Law at Saint Louis University Law School