A death caught on camera, one seen by the nation has sparked what some are calling a National Civil rights movement. Following yesterdays grand jury decision not to indict the new York City Police officer involved in the choke hold death of eric garner, massive protests took place in new york city and across the country with many chanting garners final words, i cant breathe. A National Protest is planned for next saturday in washington, d. C. Earlier today president obama addressed the public for the second time in 24 hours echoing his earlier concerns for americans who have lost faith in the american justice system. This afternoon attorney general eric holder announced the results of an investigation concluding that police in cleveland has demonstrated a pattern of Excessive Force and he spoke against need to restore trust between police and the communities they serve. The tragic losses of these and far too many other americans including just last month, the shooting death of 12yearol
The Community Foundation for Mason County and the Youth Advisory Council recently awarded more than $95,000 in new grants to community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County.