theGrio

Back to the Top

Main menu

Skip to primary content
Skip to secondary content
  • Home
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • The Dish
  • Health
    • Ask Dr. Ty
    • Black Men’s Health
    • Black Women and Breast Cancer
    • Back to School Health
  • Living
    • Travel and Leisure
    • Living Forward
    • Books
  • Politics
    • Perry on Politics
  • Sports
  • News
    • Good News
  • Opinion

News

Supporters erect new Trayvon Memorial in Sanford

by Joy-Ann Reid | July 13, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Comments
Print
trayvon-memorial-new-16x9

Related Posts

  • Trayvon Martin memorial moved to Sanford museum
  • Miami holds hometown rally for Trayvon Martin
  • Trayvon Martin update: News of Trayvon's suspension illicitly leaked, police say
  • Trayvon Martin: Sanford decision to move memorial causes uproar in black community
  • Slideshow: Trayvon Martin rally for justice in Sanford

Supporters of Trayvon Martin have erected a new curbside memorial to the slain team, less than a week after the original one was removed by the city.

The new memorial is simpler, consisting of the now iconic photo of the teen wearing a hoodie and staring into the camera, with the words “Justice for Trayvon” superimposed on it. Beneath the photo, which is affixed to a street sign outside the Retreat at Twin Lakes townhome complex where he was visiting with his father when he was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer, is a small wreath.

Neighbors had complained that the previous makeshift memorial had become an eyesore — the teddy bears and flowers battered by the weather and time. The contents of the old memorial are now in storage at the Sanford museum. Attorneys for Martin’s family and members of Sanford’s African-American community dispute the city manager’s contention that Martin’s family gave the green light to move the items.

It is not known who erected the new memorial, or whether it will draw the same reaction from neighbors, who one commissioner said, have complained that Martin’s killing has come to define their community. The group of Sanford residents called the Concerned Citizens of Sanford tell theGrio they did not erect the new memorial, and are still awaiting word from the city manager about what will become of the old one.

Follow Joy Reid on Twitter at @thereiderport.

  • Michael Jordan (Washington Wizards) #23 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars talks with Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) #8 of the Western Conference All-Stars at the 2003 NBA All-Star Game on February 9, 2003 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
    Next Story:

    Kobe Bryant on beef with Michael Jordan: ‘He knows I’m a bad mother f**ker’

  • It's been nearly seven years since Ronald Page's brother was killed at a drive-thru.
    Previous Story:

    Man becomes cop to honor murdered brother

Filed in: News | Related Topics: Florida, Memorial, Sanford, Trayvon Martin, Trayvon Martin Case
  • Learn about our User Panel

    Read More
  • New Stories on theGrio

    • Chief Keef threatens to slap Katy Perry via Twitter Chief Keef threatens to slap Katy Perry via Twitter
    • Warrant for rapper Tim Dog, despite death reports Warrant for rapper Tim Dog, despite death reports
    • Pa. woman convicted in fiance’s wedding day death Pa. woman convicted in fiance’s wedding day death
    • Mayoral candidate ‘endorsed by Jesus’ finishes last Mayoral candidate ‘endorsed by Jesus’ finishes last
    • First lady: ‘I have failed at things’
    • Is hip-hop finally over molly?
    • 4 boss moves to make during Memorial Day weekend
    • Stop and Frisk report: Whites stopped more likely have weapons than blacks
  • What Your Friends Are Reading

  • More from theGrio

More Stories on theGrio

Top News

Politics

  • Transportation Secretary nominee, Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Anthony Foxx testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on his nomination. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

    Anthony Foxx receives warm reception from senators

  • Obama cites new framework for terror war

  • Obama's 1979 prom photo, yearbook note to 'foxy' friend unearthed

  • Are the Obamas too critical of black Americans?

» Read More in Politics

Business

  • An elderly black couple. © poco_bw – Fotolia.com

    Black Americans retiring earlier, with less savings

  • BlackStartup.com seeks to uplift black businesses

  • Payday loans: A debt trap in disguise

  • Tiger Woods makes a comeback on the course, and in video game sales

» Read More in Business

Living

  • mcdonalds_lottery 1x9

    McDonald's can't shake criticism about nutrition

  • Beyoncé and Rent The Runway launch 'The Beyoncé Boutique'

  • Homeless teen graduates as valedictorian of high school class

  • Memorial Day staycation hotspots!

» Read More in Living

Inspiration

  • Television journalist Robin Roberts poses with her Peabody at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards at the Waldorf-Astoria on Monday, May 20, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

    Robin Roberts to write memoir about illness

  • Charlotte remembers 1963 desegregation 'eat-in'

  • Tornado survivor saved by teacher

  • Obama speech makes Morehouse grads 'proud'

» Read More in Inspiration

Entertainment

  • Kanye West  (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

    The top 5 rap lyrics of the week

  • UK rapper live tweets London knife attack

  • Darius Rucker rides 'Wagon Wheel' to top of charts

  • Janet Jackson officially hits billionaire status

» Read More in Entertainment

News

  • ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins watches from the sidelines during the game against the St. Louis Rams at Edward Jones Dome on September 16, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

    Robert Griffin III still aiming for Redskins' opener

  • UCLA awarded $10M grant to study autism in African-Americans

  • Chinua Achebe honored in Nigeria funeral

  • Zimmerman wants Trayvon's pot use referenced

» Read More in News

Main menu

Skip to primary content
Skip to secondary content
  • Politics
  • Living
  • Video
  • Inspire
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with TheGrio
  • About
©2013 NBCUniversal
Powered by WordPress.com VIP