Tag Archives: Trayvon Martin

411 On Stand Your Ground: Which 26 States Have It & What Does It Mean?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by The Soul Brother

As we continue to reflect on not-guilty Trayvon Martin trial verdict, the controversial stand your ground law that aided in George Zimmerman’s defense has come to the forefront of the discussion. But what exactly is stand your ground? In which states … Continue reading →

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Justice for Trayvon Martin rallies: ‘Racist and proud’ group stages counter-demonstration

Posted on July 24, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Dueling groups of protesters converged on a wealthy Houston neighborhood on Sunday in reaction to last weekend’s not-guilty verdict for George Zimmerman in the death of teen Trayvon Martin.Around 80 people gathered on a street in Houston’s River Oaks area, … Continue reading →

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Tavis Smiley gets President Obama all wrong

Posted on July 23, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Brittney Cooper Like many on the left, I have vocally and publicly criticized President Obama for the often chastising and paternalistic tone that he takes with African American audiences. However, I was pleasantly surprised by his remarks last Friday in … Continue reading →

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Little Black Boy Wonder

Posted on July 23, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Aaron D Spears, Affion Crockett, Bill Duke, Brian Dobbins, David Oweloyo, Eriq LaSalle, Gary Dourdan, Isaiah Roberts, Jay Ellis, Marlon Wayans, Mo McRae, Omar Benson Miller, Omari Hardwick, Robbie Jones, Pastor Toure Roberts, Sugar Shane Mosely,Wesley Jonathan, and Wren Brown … Continue reading →

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The Seeds of Rebellion Are Taking Root, and Protests Against Injustices Are Blooming Across the Country

Posted on July 23, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Kevin Zeese & Margaret Flowers Stephen Shapiro describes Occupy as a “dandelion moment” in which the movement successfully dispersed seeds to float and root, thereby growing into a bigger movement. We would not limit the seeds to the US … Continue reading →

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Zimmerman verdict: 86 percent of African Americans disapprove

Posted on July 23, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Jon Cohen African Americans have a mostly shared and sharply negative reaction to the shooting of Trayvon Martin and the not-guilty verdict in the resulting trial, while whites are far more divided, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. … Continue reading →

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Who Will March for Marissa Alexander?

Posted on July 23, 2013 by The Soul Brother

by Marissa Jackson On the morning after the Morning After, the racial tension in this country could be popped with a needle. If the prevailing narrative is to be believed, Black America is furious, outraged and depressed about George Zimmerman’s … Continue reading →

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Sanford police deliver George Zimmerman evidence to FBI office in Orlando

Posted on July 23, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Arelis R. Hernandez Sanford police confirmed that within the last hour they had delivered boxes of evidence from their investigation into George Zimmerman to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Orlando office. Capt. Jim McAuliffe said the delivery — which … Continue reading →

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Before Trayvon Martin, There Was Oscar Grant

Posted on July 22, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Hrang Vartanian A mural by street artist LNY, with some help from artists COST, ENX, and Ellis Gallagher, now dominates the very busy corner of Bedford Avenue and North 6th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The work is a creative commission … Continue reading →

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It Is Time to Come Out of the Closet About Racism in America

Posted on July 22, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Michele Hunt The Trayvon Martin tragic injustice has sparked a long overdue conversation in America. What is at the heart of racism in our country? Why is the fear so intense between the black and white communities? Why can’t … Continue reading →

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