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Trayvon Martin’s death isn’t the first of its kind, nor the last. Hell, there’s probably a little Black boy being gunned down by a gun-toting, trigger-happy rent-a-cop right now. Sadly, this tragedy will go on, but the conversations we have within our community, going forward, may make great strides in attempting to stop this awful […]
Just days after hearing the devastating verdict of George Zimmerman being deemed not guilty of the murder of Trayvon Martin, my reaction remains stoic. Although I am annoyed and have forever lost faith in our country, I am left numb. Must Read: What Do I Tell My Son? Life After The Zimmerman Verdict [OPINION] Perhaps […]
On Friday I came across a photograph someone posted on Facebook of the deceased body of Trayvon Martin. It was the first time I saw this photo and it has haunted me for the past couple of days. There, laying on the ground, was my brother, my cousin, my nephews and my spirit wept. I […]
As I try to gather my composure after realizing the acquittal of George Zimmeman is not just a dream (well, nightmare) I think back on the days of trial. What went wrong? George Zimmerman, neighborhood watch captain and vigilante, was charged with second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Trayvon Martin. On […]
At this point, we are all glued to out screens, waiting on the verdict of the George Zimmerman trial. If convicted, Zimmerman could be sentenced to life in prison for second-degree murder and up to 30 years for manslaughter. It’s been three weeks and many of us just want #JusticeForTrayvon. But there are a few […]
#TeamBeautiful has taken the time to gather these sensational news topics in your weekly cheat sheet, so that when you get into in-depth discussions this weekend, you’ve got something interesting to bring to the table. Must Read: 5 Reasons To Avoid ‘Temptation’ At Work 11-Year-Old Forced To Carry Pregnancy From Rape Full Term A pregnant […]
Whether George Zimmerman is found innocent or guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, Florida authorities are urging all possible protesters to remain peaceful and “raise your voice, not your hands.” In a new YouTube PSA, a group of police officers, teenagers and athletes encourage all citizens to “give violence a […]
Legendary West Coast rapper DJ Quik has opened up about his daughter’s first-degree murder charge that lead to the death of his 2-year-old grandson. MUST READ: Snoop Dogg & T.I. Call For An End To Gun Violence As previously reported, the rapper’s daughter, Davieanna Marlena Blake, was arrested and booked in jail on suspicion of child […]
At least 100 women have been sexually assaulted in some way during protests in Cairo, Egypt’s Tahir Square, Jezebel reports. Human Rights Watch has found that during the protests of Egyptian Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, over the course of the last week, women have been under assault by large groups of men whose motives are […]
Sybrina Fulton, the mother of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin, took the witness stand today and testified that person who was screaming in the background of a 911 call was her son. “Ma’am that scream or yell, do you recognize that?” prosecutor Bernie de la Rionda asked. “Yes,” she replied. “Trayvon Benjamin Martin.” “I simply […]
