Contributed by: Malikka Michelle (Digital Intern) Since news spread on the Sanford, Florida killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, the country became outraged and began to hold worldwide marches and protests in his honor. With this case being in the public eye and justice not being served in a timely manner, it gives much wonder on […]
(CNN) — Special prosecutor Angela Corey has decided against using a grand jury in the case involving the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, her office said Monday. “The decision should not be considered a factor in the final determination of the case,” the office said in a statement. The grand jury, set to convene […]
Howard University students have joined the national outcry for justice for murdered teen Trayvon Martin. Over the past month, public figures like Geraldo Rivera have basically criminalized Trayvon Martin for simply wearing a hoodie when he was murdered by George Zimmerman. Did he take into account that it was reported that it was raining that […]
Photos by @robinrazzi Monday evening thousands of Baltimoreans marched in honor of slain teenager Trayvon Martin. The rally began on the corner of Pratt and Light Streets, made its way to police headquarters on Gay Street and ended on the steps of City Hall. It was definitely an emotional event. Residents young and old, Black […]
The Baltimore Southern Christian Leadership Conference, All Peoples Congress, National Action Network, Occupy 4 Jobs Network, and many other community civil rights action groups invite you to come out to the March, Rally, and Vigil for the one month anniversary of the murder of Trayvon Martin. Meet downtown at 5pm at Light and Pratt St, […]
There’s been a lot of talk on what should happen to the suspect in the Trayvon Martin case. The 17 year-old had been visiting his father when a self-appointed neighborhood watch thought him to be suspicious. George Zimmerman radioed officials and was told to not take action, but he followed the young boy for blocks […]
