Stand Your Ground Law

Woman who shot, killed Ajike Owens claims the mom of four threatened her months ago, arrest report says

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Attorney Ben Crump announces GoFundMe campaign to support pregnant girlfriend of Clearwater ‘Stand Your Ground’ victim Markeis McGlockton

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Miami’s top prosecutor says ‘Stand Your Ground’ law is unconstitutional

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White folks have a new and improved lynching law and they’re calling it ‘Stand Your Ground’

There was a time, not too long ago in America, when the measure of Black life was at the complete and utter whim of a White person’s desires.
/ August 2, 2018
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5 Things to know about Markeis McGlockton, the latest victim of ‘Stand Your Ground’

A checklist of five things you need to know about the circumstances surrounding Markeis McGlockton’s tragic death and Florida’s stand your ground law.
/ July 30, 2018
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Black Lives Matter co-founder seeks justice for pregnant mom incarcerated by Stand Your Ground law

Siwatu-Salama Ra, a 26-year old pregnant, Detroit mother and community leader was just sentenced to two years in prison.
/ March 6, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Is Jordan Davis another Trayvon Martin?

OPINION – Another unarmed black teen in Florida is shot to death by a gunman who claims his life was threatened and acted in self-defense…
/ February 4, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Florida lawmakers agree to hearings on ‘Stand Your Ground’ law

MIAMI (Reuters) – Florida lawmakers will hold hearings this fall on the state’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ self-defense law..
/ August 5, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Mary Mary join Stevie Wonder in boycotting Florida

theGRIO REPORT – Mary Mary are the latest stars to boycott the state of Florida for the state’s controversial Stand Your Ground Law…
/ July 19, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Family of Jordan Davis receive honorary high school diploma for slain son

theGRIO REPORT – In the wake of the controversial Travyon Martin shooting, which also occurred in Florida, and the national coverage that followed, Davis’ death lead many to draw a parallel between the two teens…
/ June 5, 2013