Trayvon Martin

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July 20, 2013

Sean Hannity: Obama like Trayvon because ‘he smoked pot’ and ‘did a little blow’

theGRIO REPORT - During impromptu remarks before the White House press corps, the president said he felt 'Trayvon Martin could…
July 20, 2013

Jamie Foxx backs Trayvon Martin’s mom ‘forever’

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Hours after Obama delivered remarks about Trayvon Martin and the George Zimmerman trial, Jamie Foxx and…
July 19, 2013

Tavis Smiley slammed on Twitter for criticism of Obama’s Trayvon Martin remarks

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama has received widespread praise for his impromptu remarks today on race and the trial…
July 19, 2013

Trayvon Martin’s parents ‘moved’ by Obama’s remarks on Zimmerman trial

theGRIO REPORT - Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, the parents of the late Trayvon Martin, said they were "honored and…
July 19, 2013

Trayvon Martin’s brother interning in Rep. Frederica Wilson’s office

NBC NEWS - The brother of Trayvon Martin, whose shooting death by George Zimmerman gained international attention over the past…
July 19, 2013

Did Black Twitter kill a Zimmerman juror’s book?

theGRIO REPORT - Time will tell if blacks -- who outpace all groups in the use of social media --…
July 19, 2013

Rev. Al Sharpton praises ‘significant’ Obama remarks on Zimmerman verdict

theGRIO REPORT - Rev. Al Sharpton, who will be leading vigils this weekend in support of Trayvon Martin, applauded President…
July 19, 2013

Obama: ‘Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago’

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama emerged Friday to give voice to African-Americans' reaction to last weekend's verdict in the…
July 19, 2013

Should black organizations boycott Florida?

theGRIO REPORT - In the wake of a Florida jury finding George Zimmerman not guilty for fatally shooting Trayvon Martin,…
July 19, 2013

Charles Barkley agrees with Zimmerman verdict

theGRIO REPORT - Charles Barkley is never at a loss for words. So why would reacting to the George Zimmerman…
July 19, 2013

Petition calls for George Zimmerman’s license to carry a concealed weapon to be revoked

theGRIO REPORT - A new petition is calling on Florida lawmakers to revoke George Zimmerman's license to carry a concealed…
July 19, 2013

Rick Scott tells protesters he won’t push for changes in ‘Stand Your Ground’

NBC NEWS - Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday told a group of protesters that he will not call for…
July 19, 2013

Trayvon Martin provides ‘teachable moment’ for kids

theGRIO VIDEO - The reaction to the verdict resonated across many communities, with marches taking place across the country, but…
July 18, 2013

Evidence in Zimmerman case on hold, including gun

(AP) - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said earlier this week that the Justice Department has an open investigation into…
July 18, 2013

Slain teen’s parents: ‘It just seems like Trayvon was on trial’

VIDEO - In a full-hour interview on MSNBC's "Politics Nation" with Rev. Al Sharpton, the parents of Trayvon Martin reacted…
July 18, 2013

I could have been Trayvon Martin

ESSAY - At the end of the George Zimmerman trial, those long suppressed memories made an unwelcomed hello...
July 18, 2013

Larry Elder mocks Rachel Jeantel, tells Piers Morgan ‘racism is not a major problem in America’

theGRIO REPORT - Conservative radio host Larry Elder joined Piers Morgan on CNN to discuss his reactions to Morgan's interview…
July 18, 2013

Rachel Jeantel talks Travyon Martin, Don West (and ‘haters’) with theGrio

theGRIO VIDEO - Rachel Jeantel, the 19-year-old friend of Trayvon Martin, and the last person to talk to him in…
July 18, 2013

White House: Obama ‘welcomes’ conversation inspired by Zimmerman verdict

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama 'welcomes' the conversation about race, gun violence and the safety of American teenagers that has…
July 18, 2013

Questlove: Trayvon Martin case taught me ‘you ain’t sh*t’

theGRIO REPORT - Questlove, drummer for the hip-hop collective The Roots and the 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' show, has…