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Jordan Russell Davis (via social media)

Op-ed: Turn the music up for Jordan Davis

Michael Skolnik, GlobalGrind
OPINION - We must fight everyday to build a more compassionate America. A more generous America. A more tolerant America...
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"I'm voting because I believe in Change."
"My mom is voting for me so I can have a choice!"
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New movement takes hoodies to the polls

Ugonna Okpalaoka
theGRIO REPORT - Nine months after Trayvon Martin's death, and in the midst of election season, a non-partisan organization has been building on that energy to bring the hoodies back - this time to the polls.
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'Halloween Hoodie Campaign' held in Florida

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Two Miami residents are encouraging people to wear hooded sweatshirts in their 'Halloween Hoodie Campaign' to protest stereotyping after the controversial shooting death of fellow Floridian, Trayvon Martin earlier this year...
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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg speaks to reporters at Harvard University November 7, 2011 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

A tale of two hoodies: Zuckerberg vs. Trayvon

Cheryl Contee
OPINION - It's a tale of two hoodies where guilt and innocence are turned upside down, where one young man ends up rich and another ends up dead, depending on the person's race...
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Trayvon gun range targets sell out in Florida

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theGRIO REPORT - A George Zimmerman supporter decided to show his support for the man charged with second degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin by selling gun range targets meant to represent the slain teen...
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Has the 'hoodie thing' finally gone too far?

Michael Arceneaux
OPINION - As people work to see Trayvon Martin's shooter, George Zimmerman, brought to justice, a few are starting to wonder aloud whether or not a symbolic and well-meaning gesture has gone too far...
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Opinion: Why my son will not be wearing a hoodie

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I am suspicious. I know that. When police cars make U-turns as they pass me I know they are following my vehicle long enough to run my license plates.
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Trayvon Inc: Sanford teen's case turns into brand

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MIAMI (AP) - Websites are hawking key chains bearing Trayvon Martin's likeness. Vendors are selling T-shirts and hoodies at rallies...
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WATCH: Chaka Khan records Trayvon tribute

Chris Witherspoon
theGRIO REPORT - Chaka Khan just released the song 'Super Life' along with a 'We Are The World' -esq tribute music video for Trayvon Martin featuring several celebrities...
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WATCH: Melissa Harris Perry mocks Geraldo

Donovan X. Ramsey
VIDEO - On her show Saturday, Harris-Perry's comments took a turn toward the sarcastic when she debuted her 'MHP Dress Code for Black Safety'...
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