President Obama called for a review of so-called “Stand Your Ground” laws, a central issue in the confrontation between Zimmerman and Martin. “If Trayvon Martin was of age and was armed, could he have stood his ground on that sidewalk?” Obama asked. “If the answer to that question is at least ambiguous, then it seems […]
Anger over the George Zimmerman’s verdict continues to rage in Atlanta and across the country. There will be several Justice for Trayvon rallies this weekend. THE SCLC YOUTH SUMMIT Activists will meet with young men and boys to educate them about civil rights and their expected actions after this controversial case. The summit starts […]
In the wake of the George Zimmerman trial verdict, the #YourLifeMatters campaign was created with young Black men in mind. We need to communicate to them that their…
The woman behind the Twitter and Change.org campaigns that put Juror B37‘s book deal to a screeching halt is New York-bred Genie Lauren. Twitter and…
In the wake of 6 women — 5 white and 1 Hispanic — returning a ‘not guilty’ verdict for George Zimmerman, 29, soul legend Stevie…
Follow @vedahoward Welcome to today’s Entertainment Report from the K.D. Bowe Show. I had a ball broadcasting live from Joy Fest! Le’Andria Johnson, Isaac Carree, Marvin Sapp and Kirk Franklin were amazing! Oprah’s Daddyless Daughter Life Class Part 1 aired last night and certianly made a powerful impact on viewers. All of that and much more, right […]
Hundreds of demonstrators poured into South Central Los Angeles to peacefully protest George Zimmerman‘s ‘not guilty’ verdict in the brutal killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.…
After a trial further exposing America’s deep racial wounds ended, a jury acquitted George Zimmerman of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin…
President Barack Obama has proven — again — that systemic and structural racism is not high on his priority list by mimicking the stereotypical, condescending…
US Attorney General Eric Holder faces a tough decision as civil rights group petition the Department of Justice to press federal civil rights charges against…
UPDATE — 7/14/13: Jahvaris Fulton, brother of Trayvon Martin, responded to Zimmerman ‘not guilty’ verdict via Twitter: Et tu, America?— Jahvaris Fulton (@jahvaris_martin) July 14,…
George Zimmerman was found not guilty in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. The verdict finally gives closure to a high-profile case that galvanized racial sentiment not seen since the O.J. Simpson murder trial happened two decades earlier. A six-person all-women jury in the Sanford, Florida trial deliberated on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter. The […]
