Trayvon Martin

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February 27, 2014

Color of Change director Rashad Robinson: Negative images of black men becoming 'dangerous'

theGRIO Q&A - theGrio reached out to Executive Director of Colorofchange.org Rashad Robinson to weigh the Martin anniversary and about…
February 26, 2014

Benjamin Crump and Charles F. Coleman, Jr.: 'We are all Trayvon today'

OPINION - As we wistfully remember the events of today, we are all reminded that many of our nation’s scars…
February 26, 2014

Rick Ross responds to 'Mastermind' Trayvon Martin verse backlash

theGRIO REPORT - In an exclusive statement with Vibe's John Kennedy, Rick Ross clarified his Trayvon Martin line and why…
February 26, 2014

Rick Ross lyric compares success to Trayvon Martin shooting on 'Mastermind'

theGRIO REPORT - The rap superstar may be forced make another apology for his lyrics in the near future...
February 26, 2014

Trayvon Martin's parents still fighting 'Stand Your Ground' 2 years after son's death

theGRIO REPORT - Martin says he hopes in time his son will be remembered for the young man he truly…
February 26, 2014

Goodman Theatre tackles Trayvon Martin killing

CHICAGO (AP) — The Goodman Theatre is the latest company to join a national push to stage a night of…
February 25, 2014

Sanford community wrestles with unhealed wounds 2 years after death of Trayvon Martin

MSNBC - It’s been two years this week since 17-year-old high school student Trayvon Martin was shot to death in…
February 19, 2014

President Obama’s outreach to young men of color: too little too late?

MSNBC - After five years in office, America’s first black president may finally be getting serious about helping young minority…
February 18, 2014

Phillip Agnew on MSNBC's 'All In': 'Florida never loved us, America never loved us'

theGRIO REPORT - Phillip Agnew, the executive director of the Dream Defenders, joined MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes Monday…
February 17, 2014

Zimmerman says in new interview he’s not haunted by what happened

MSNBC - George Zimmerman continues to receive death threats and is not haunted by what happened the night he killed…
February 16, 2014

George Zimmerman says he is homeless and suffers from PTSD

theGRIO REPORT - George Zimmerman says he is now homeless and is struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder in a recent…
February 16, 2014

Trayvon Martin’s parents offer support for Jordan Davis’ parents

MIAMI (AP) — Trayvon Martin's parents have expressed their support for the parents of a 17-year-old who was fatally shot…
February 12, 2014

#BreakingBlack: Michael Dunn testimony in Jordan Davis trial speaks volumes

OPINION - The notion that Dunn acted out of fear is far-fetched. What is apparent, however, is that Dunn felt…
February 11, 2014

President Obama to launch new initiative to address challenges facing young black and Latino men

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama will unveil this week a new program to address specific challenges facing black and Latino…
February 10, 2014

#Breaking Black: DMX, George Zimmerman and why America loves a good fight

OPINION - Not only do we enjoy watching people do and say things that, we ourselves, would like to believe…
February 7, 2014

DMX on boxing Zimmerman: ‘I still haven’t really decided’

theGRIO REPORT - DMX is breaking his silence on the upcoming celebrity boxing match taking place between him and George…
February 6, 2014

Ted Nugent calls President Obama ‘an avowed racist’ for sympathizing with Trayvon Martin’s parents

theGRIO REPORT - Controversial rocker Ted Nugent called President Barack Obama 'an avowed racist' for sympathizing with the parents of…
February 6, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Rev. Al Sharpton, taking his activist fight to the airwaves

theGRIO'S 100 - As a recognized media professional and an avid activist, Rev. Sharpton has proven that he is committed…
February 5, 2014

Boxing promoter: The Game ‘wanted too much money’, DMX-Zimmerman fight ‘won’t be all-out war’

theGRIO REPORT - Damon Feldman, a former boxing professional and the organizer of celebrity boxing matches, confirmed to theGrio Wednesday…
February 5, 2014

No one should watch DMX fight George Zimmerman

OPINION - Even if you are someone who believes in Zimmeran’s self-defense claims, it still feels wrong to use that…