Tag Archives: George Zimmerman

This Is ‘What It’s Like To Be A Black Man’

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

This letter was written by Alex Fraser and shared by Lance Gross on his Instagram account.

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David Simon: “I can’t look an African-American parent in the eye”

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

David Simon, certified genius and creator of “The Wire,” shared his thoughts on the Zimmerman verdict fray with a short, pungent post on his site. The key graphs: If I were a person of color in Florida, I would pick … Continue reading →

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D.L. Hughley: Dear Trayvon

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Dear Trayvon, I have been captivated by your story ever since I first caught wind of it in February. Like your parents, and countless other Americans, I want justice for you and the life that you will never get to live. … Continue reading →

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‘Neighborhood Watch’ Groups Like Zimmerman’s and in Much of the Deep South Are Hardly Different Than Slave Patrols of Old

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Thom Hartmann George Zimmerman kept close watch over his neighborhood. When Black men walked or even drove through the area, he alerted the police, over and over and over again. Finally, exasperated that “they always” got away, he went … Continue reading →

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Zimmerman Prosecutors Duck the Race Issue

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Lisa Bloom Driving to Target on his Sunday grocery run on Feb. 26, 2012, George Zimmerman looked out the window of his S.U.V. and saw a stranger who he instantly concluded was “a real suspicious guy.” “Punks,” he said, … Continue reading →

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German Press Review on Acquittal in Trayvon Martin Slaying

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

News media around the world covered Saturday night’s ruling in the Trayvon Martin murder trial as top news. In Germany, it featured as a leading story on one of the top news programs, where the host’s first question to the station’s … Continue reading →

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Open season on black boys after a verdict like this

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Gary Younge Let it be noted that on this day, Saturday 13 July 2013, it was still deemed legal in the US to chase and then shoot dead an unarmed young black man on his way home from the … Continue reading →

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In the trial of Trayvon, the US is guilty

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Sarah Kendzior When I was a child I watched policemen beat a man nearly to death, and I watched my country acquit them. I was shocked that police would attack a man instead of defending him. I was shocked that someone … Continue reading →

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Trayvon Martin’s Legacy

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By The Editorial Board It may not be possible to consider the case of George Zimmerman, who was acquitted Saturday of all charges in the killing of Trayvon Martin, as anything but a sad commentary on the state of race relations and … Continue reading →

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What George Zimmerman Can Do Now

Posted on July 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Charles P. Pierce However, in theory, at least, here is what is now possible. Some night very soon, if he so chooses, George Zimmerman can load his piece, tuck it into the back of his pants, climb into his … Continue reading →

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