Hours of turmoils erupts in the city of Ferguson, Missouri after a grand jury decides not to indict Darren Wilson in the unarmed death of Michael Brown Monday, November 24th 2014. Angered protestors take to the street leaving nearly 10 businesses damaged by fire and 61 people were arrested.
During a rally at the Greater Saint Mark Missionary Baptist church, guests raised their hand in prayer in response to the death of Michael Brown on Aug 12 2014 in Ferguson, Mo.
Tons of Mike Brown supporters appear at a vigil in St Louis, Missouri.
Nandi Hill, 22 and her son Mike, 3, prepares for bed on December 23rd 2014. "Single parenting is hard, the challenges started when I had to potty train my son and I had to teach him how to do it like a Man" Nandi stated. She tells her son everyday that he is handsome, smart, kind, strong, blessed and important, in hopes that he will live up to all of these qualities.
Senior, Deshoun White wrestles for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. "If it wasn't for the sport of wrestling, I wouldn't be the man I am today" Deshoun states. He reflects on his career as a student athlete as he sums up his final year in the sport.
After coaching back to back baseball games Officer Bolin prepares for work June 6 2015. He keeps a change of clothes in his car so that it is easier for him to make it to work.
Coach Rick Bolin (right) encourages Josiah while he cries. Josiah is told that he could not play baseball with the bigger team due to lack of experiance. "Dont give up son, if you keep practicing one day youll be ready" Bolin said
5th district officer Rick Bolin enters the police station for his shift.
Officer Bolin walks a Roseland community youth across the street during an event that was held to stop the violence in the community on May 22 2014. Bolin serves as the Business Liason for CAPS (Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy) an organization formed between officers and the community to better serve the public.
The meeting help to provide understanding of policing strategies used by officers. Members also agreed to report suspicious activities to authorities. The city of Chicago has a strong "no snitching" street code. Snitching is a slang word that describes that act of reporting an invidual to authorities if they are caught in the act of illegal activities. Individuals are typically scared to report crimes to officers due to fear of retaliation.
