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theGRIO REPORT - The Florida Representative tasked with chairing the 'Stand Your Ground' hearings, Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach), said…
theGRIO REPORT - What may have begun as a local crime story or something that governor may have hoped would…
MIAMI (Reuters) - Florida lawmakers will hold hearings this fall on the state's 'Stand Your Ground' self-defense law..
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The parents of Trayvon Martin say they are taking no stance on a proposed boycott of…
NBC NEWS - A majority of Americans support “Stand Your Ground” laws, according to a new national Quinnipiac University poll…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson is standing by his comments that the state's struggle with the Trayvon…
theGRIO REPORT - Law experts including a former prosecutor and defense attorney that were interviewed for this article and others…
theGRIO REPORT - After drafting Trayvon’s Law, the Dream Defenders plan to register Florida voters in support of their proposals…
theGRIO REPORT - In the weeks following the George Zimmerman verdict, some stars have come forward and confirmed their boycott…
OPINION - We know now that Florida could not protect Trayvon Martin, or hold the man who killed him accountable.…
theGRIO REPORT - When asked if she would do another musical tribute to Trayvon Martin, the singer told HuffPost BlackVoices…
OPINION - But as I write you today, I am angry … saddened even, because I cannot provide for you…
OPINION - What if, Young Jeezy stood his ground side by side with Madonna on this issue in protest of…
theGRIO REPORT - Jordan's parents can't help to see the similarities between their son's killing and that of Trayvon Martin...
(AP) - The predictions were dire: Black people would burn and loot America's cities if George Zimmerman was found not…
theGRIO REPORT - Right-wing rock musician Ted Nugent is lashing out against Stevie Wonder for boycotting Florida over its Stand…
MSNBC - George Zimmerman was acquitted of murdering Trayvon Martin. Marissa Alexander received a 20-year sentence for firing what she…
theGRIO REPORT - In response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, many have…
theGRIO REPORT - Marissa Alexander's daughter turns three today but there is not plan for a birthday party. Instead, the…
MIAMI (AP) - At least 21 states have laws similar to that in Florida, according to the National Conference of…