::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . Officer Darren Wilson (l); Michael Brown (r) By Mona Austin Officer Darren Wilson resigned from the Ferguson Police Department (FPD) on Saturday.  According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Wilson was informed the department had received threats of violence  if he remained and he did not want to endanger the force or the public. "I'm not willing to let someone else get hurt because of me," Wilson shared the St. Louis newspaper Saturday. Continuing, the officer who had served on the FBD  for nearly three years wrote: "I have been told that my continued employment may put the residents and police officers of the City of Ferguson at risk, which is a circumstance that I cannot allow. For obvious reasons, I wanted to wait until the grand jury made their decision before I officially made my decision to resign. It was my hope to continue in police work, but the safety of other police officers and the community are of paramount importa...

buzzz worthy. . . THE PRESIDENT:  As you know, a few moments ago, the grand jury deliberating the death of Michael Brown issued its decision. It’s an outcome that, either way, was going to be subject of intense disagreement not only in Ferguson, but across America.  So I want to just say a few words suggesting how we might move forward. First and foremost, we are a nation built on the rule of law.  And so we need to accept that this decision was the grand jury’s to make.  There are Americans who agree with it, and there are Americans who are deeply disappointed, even angry.  It’s an understandable reaction.  But I join Michael’s parents in asking anyone who protests this decision to do so peacefully.  Let me repeat Michael’s father’s words:  “Hurting others or destroying property is not the answer.  No matter what the grand jury decides, I do not want my son’s death to be in vain.  I want it to lead to incredible change, positive ...

buzzz worthy. . . Iyanla Vanzant is greeted by members of the Ferguson community.  Photo courtesy of Harpo Studios (LOS ANGELES) August 25, 2014  - OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network  will air  "Iyanla: Fix My Life -Special Report: Healing in Ferguson"  on  Tuesday, August 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT . The special episode of the award-winning series follows ordained minister and spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant on an emotional trip to Ferguson, Missouri, as she embeds herself in the local community and works to empower citizens by helping them formulate a plan for peace and healing in the wake of the shooting death of  Michael Brown .   Iyanla visits the protest area and memorial, spending hours reaching out to individuals affected by the tragic event to hear their stories and empowering them with ways to move past their anger. She brings face-to-face Ferguson police chief  Thomas Jackson  and Michael Brown's uncle, Pasto...