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Home»Posts tagged with»ferguson

Detroiters plan to dance, march, die-in during protest this weekend

By Steve Neavling on December 12, 2014   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police, posts  

Detroiters plan to dance, march, die-in during protest this weekend

This popular chant summarizes the way a lot of people feel: “We’re fired up, won’t take it no more!”

Protesters to gather daily in downtown Detroit as unrest spreads

By Steve Neavling on December 9, 2014   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police  

Protesters to gather daily in downtown Detroit as unrest spreads

Protesters said they’re just getting started.

‘We shut it down!’ Protesters take over the streets during Noel Night in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on December 7, 2014   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

‘We shut it down!’ Protesters take over the streets during Noel Night in Detroit

Up close: 19 photos and videos of hundreds of protesters marching through one of Midtown’s busiest festivals.

Protesters to disrupt Noel Night tonight in Detroit as anger increases

By Steve Neavling on December 6, 2014   Crime & Fire, Police  

Protesters to disrupt Noel Night tonight in Detroit as anger increases

Recent protests have led to civil disobedience as people express outrage over the disproportionate killings of black men by police.

Video: Detroit cops, Homeland Security prevent media from interviewing protesters

By Steve Neavling on December 1, 2014   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

Video: Detroit cops, Homeland Security prevent media from interviewing protesters

Watch officers stop the media from capturing a rally following the grand jury decision in Ferguson.

Video: Cop stops black man in Pontiac for ‘making people nervous’

By Steve Neavling on November 28, 2014   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

Video: Cop stops black man in Pontiac for ‘making people nervous’

A deputy told a 25-year-old black man
that he looked suspicious for walking with his hands in his pockets on a chilly day.

Video: Watch protesters in Detroit block a freeway before police pounce

By Steve Neavling on November 27, 2014   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police  

Video: Watch protesters in Detroit block a freeway before police pounce

More than 30 protesters marched on freeways, blocked streets and burst into Wayne State University buildings.

Photos: Protesters block freeways, roads, barge into WSU buildings in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on November 26, 2014   Crime & Fire, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Photo Gallery, Police, posts  

Photos: Protesters block freeways, roads, barge into WSU buildings in Detroit

Dozens of demonstrators resorted to civil disobedience to show support for the unarmed black teen killed by police in Ferguson.

Rallies planned today in Detroit after Ferguson grand jury decision

By Steve Neavling on November 25, 2014   Crime & Fire, Police  

Rallies planned today in Detroit after Ferguson grand jury decision

The streets of Detroit were quiet last night. Not today, protesters say.

Charlie LeDuff fends off attack in Ferguson to illuminate tensions

By Steve Neavling on August 19, 2014   Art & Entertainment, Headline  

Charlie LeDuff fends off attack in Ferguson to illuminate tensions

While many reporters stayed inside a media-safe zone, LeDuff dodged bottles and fended off an attacker to capture one of the most authentic moments of the protests.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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