Posts Categorized: Updates

From Martin To Martin: Hoodies Up On The Mountaintop

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The echo of Martin’s last words ring in my head. It rained that night. A drizzle. Not a downpour, just a Memphis, Tennessee drizzle. It seemed like he knew. It seemed like someone had let him know. His words that night would be his last. The mountaintop. Not getting there with us. But, as a… Read more »

Trayvon’s death was murder, Congressman Frederica Wilson says

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Trayvon Martin’s death is “definitely” a case of murder, Miami Congresswoman Frederica Wilson told The Miami Herald during a sit-down video interview on Tuesday. Wilson appeared on an online video program hosted by Miami Herald World Editor John Yearwood. In her appearance, Wilson described racial profiling as a pervasive force in this country, and said… Read more »

Patricia Cornwell on the importance of forensics in the Trayvon Martin case

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Bestselling author and forensics expert Patricia Cornwell examined the Trayvon Martin case on “Piers Morgan Tonight” and discussed with Piers Morgan how forensics will be a key component to the case. “What we’re waiting for now is what did the medical examiner really find?” she explained. “What is the trajectory of the bullet? Was it… Read more »

End It Now! State Senator Vows To End “Stand Your Ground” Law

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by The Decider for Global Grind Staff Sen. Chris Smith, D-Fort Lauderdale, announced today that he has formed his own task force to study the impact of the controversial “Stand your ground law.” As the Trayvon Martin case continues to stir up anger surrounding the law, Smith told reporters: “Florida is in crisis mode.” Trayvon’s… Read more »