Trayvon Martin

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July 25, 2013
OPINION - What if, Young Jeezy stood his ground side by side with Madonna on this issue in protest of…
July 25, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Today marks what would have been the 72nd birthday of Emmett Till, the African-American boy whose tragic…
July 25, 2013
theGRIO REPORTS - In a recent interview with hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson, Jay Z shared his views on George Zimmerman,…
July 24, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Jordan's parents can't help to see the similarities between their son's killing and that of Trayvon Martin...
July 24, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) — The father of Trayvon Martin told black lawmakers Wednesday he is now dedicated to making sure people…
July 24, 2013
(AP) - The predictions were dire: Black people would burn and loot America's cities if George Zimmerman was found not…
July 24, 2013
MSNBC - George Zimmerman was acquitted of murdering Trayvon Martin. Marissa Alexander received a 20-year sentence for firing what she…
July 24, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Although it has been over a week since George Zimmerman's acquittal was announced, many people across the…
July 24, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - For those who reject Tyler Perry’s depiction of the African-American community or who deem his humor lowbrow,…
July 24, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - In response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, many have…
July 24, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - The Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys will be holding its first-ever meeting on Wednesday and…
July 23, 2013
theGRIO VIDEO - Director Spike Lee discusses whether or not Trayvon Martin's story should be turned into a Hollywood film…
July 23, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Former Congressman Allen West has joined the small, but vocal minority of pundits who have lashed out…
July 23, 2013
OPINION - No matter how the president reacted to this—or any situation—the pattern with Smiley and West is that it’s…
July 23, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - On Saturday, the conservative publication's 'Cartoon of the Day' by Investor's Business Daily's Michael Ramirez depicted Sharpton…
July 23, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - After calling Obama a 'global George Zimmerman,' West has now also directed his ire at MSNBC and…
July 23, 2013
OPINION - As the first African American president, Obama was able to speak to the experiences of black Americans in…
July 23, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - An overwhelming number of blacks, 86 percent, were 'dissatisfied,' with the acquittal of George Zimmerman, compared to…
July 22, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - Over 100 young adults rallied outside of the Florida state capitol urging Gov. Rick Scott to address…
July 22, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - The Buckeye Firearms Foundation started a fund to buy George Zimmerman "a new gun and fight attacks…