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In the trial of Trayvon, the US is guilty
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
What George Zimmerman Can Do Now
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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Tagged Charlie Pierce, Esquire, Florida, George Zimmerman, race, racism, Sanford, Sanford Florida, Trayvon Martin
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For black Americans, justice with an asterisk
By Robert Samuels I was strapping on a pair of bright red suspenders for a ’20s flapper party when “George Zimmerman: Not Guilty” flashed on my television screen. This haze immediately came upon me. At once, so many parts of … Continue reading
Hoodies Up
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Tagged Civil disobedience, Hoodies Up, justice, Martin Luther King Jr., Trayvon Martin
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How The Zimmerman Mindset Rigged The Justice System Against Black Men
By Judd Legum George Zimmerman killed one boy, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Although a Florida jury found Zimmerman not guilty, his attitude — that a young black male is an object suspicion and contempt — not only cost Martin his life … Continue reading
With Racial Roles Reversed, Three Self-Defense Cases That Went The Other Way
By Annie-Rose Strasser George Zimmerman was acquitted in the murder of Trayvon Martin over the weekend, successfully using a claim of self-defense to convince six jurors that he was right to shoot and kill the 17-year-old Martin. The case centered … Continue reading
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Tagged George Zimmerman, John McNeil, John White, law, Marissa Alexander, race, Trayvon Martin
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White Supremacy Acquits George Zimmerman
By Aura Bogado A jury has found George Zimmerman not guilty of all charges in connection to death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. But while the verdict came as a surprise to some people, it makes perfect sense to … Continue reading
Guns Turn Cowards into Brave Men
Originally posted on Black America Web:
When rapper Lil Wayne used offensive lyrics that included the name of Emmett Till, it sparked a conversation about whether or not much of this generation actually knew him or why or how he…
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