Posts Tagged ‘Trayvon Martin’
A ‘Hu-Manifesto’ for a Post-Trayvon World
Farai Chideya details the five components of an equitable and free life for everyone, regardless of skin color.
Read MoreDoes “George Zimmerman” Dwell Within You?
While many of us would like to think we are not capable of taking another person’s life, we must recognize the influence of our society.
Read MoreTrayvon Martin Video Shows No Blood or Bruises on George Zimmerman
Zimmerman’s claim of self-defense against Trayvon Martin falls shorts when video footage shows no injuries.
Read MoreWith a Black President, Race Talk Is Harder
Reniqua Allen muses about the difficulties discussing race when even the president’s Black child faces racism.
Read MoreThe Lingering Legacy of Lynching and Trayvon Martin
Filmmaker Jackie Olive is among those who see Trayvon Martin’s murder for what it is: a modern lynching because of his race.
Read MoreTrayvon Martin, My Son, And The Black Male Code
Jesse Washington explains the conversation he had with his son after hearing a radio story about Trayvon Martin’s murder.
Read MoreHow to Talk to Young Black Boys about Trayvon Martin
In the aftermath of Travyon Martin’s murder, many parents of Black boys must grapple with the fears that their sons might be next.
Read MoreIs Trayvon Martin this generation’s Emmett Till?
Some people have compared the murder of Trayvon Martin to that of another Black boy, Emmett Till. Do those comparisons hold water?
Read MoreFlorida’s Stand Your Ground Law
The real impact of stand-your-ground laws might be yet another way to victimize Black Americans according to reports.
Read MoreBlack militia group wants to arrest Trayvon Martin shooter
One group is fed up with the authorites’ lack of action against George Zimmerman, who shot and killed Trayvon Martin.
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