Young people from across Florida have flooded the Governor’s office in Tallahassee,demanding that Gov. Rick Scott hear their concerns in the aftermath of the George Zimmerman verdict.
A petition has been launched demanding that George Zimmerman’s concealed carry permit be revoked. So far it has over 12,000 signatures.
According to Bill Cosby, one cannot prove that a person, Zimmerman in this case, is racist unless they say something like, “Hey, I’m racist,” and we should thus not talk about “racial stuff” regarding the reason for and outcome of the case:
76-year old John Spooner has been found guilty of intentional homicide in the tragic shooting death of 13-year old Darius Simmons. It took a jury less than two hours to reach a verdict.
Perhaps you’ll recall the tragic shooting of Jordan Davis, who was gunned down in a parking lot after arguing with Michael Dunn (pictured above) over the volume of the music he was listening to with his friends.
Harvard is giving love to one of the greatest to ever do it: Nas. It was recently announced that Queensbridge’s own will have a fellowship named after him!
76-year old John Henry Spooner will finally stand trial for the murder of 13-year old Darius Simmons. Spooner shot Simmons in front of his mother because he suspected him of stealing his guns.
“I know what the world has done to my brother and how narrowly he has survived it and I know, which is much worse, and this is the crime of which I accuse my country and my countrymen and for which neither I nor time nor history will ever forgive them, that they have destroyed […]
At just 14-years old, Great Lakes, Illinois native Thessalonika Arzu-Embry is set to graduate from college. She’ll receive a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Chicago State University.
Radio personality Tom Joyner has offered Rachel Jeantel a full scholarship to the HBCU of her choosing: ” I will help you get tutors to get you out of high school, tutors to help you pass the SAT and I will give you a full ride scholarship to any HBCU you’d like.”
Stevie Wonder spoke out on the George Zimmerman verdict at a concert in Quebec, announcing that he will NOT play in Florida until the Stand Your Ground law is repealed.
Don’t miss RACE. JUSTICE. POWER: THROUGH THE LENS OF THE TRAYVON MARTIN CASE AND ITS RELEVANCE TO CHICAGO; a teach-in that will delve into the underlying issues that surround the Trayvon Martin tragedy and what it represents. ARTS INCUBATOR – 301 EAST GARFIELD BLVD. – WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2013. – 7:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.