Trayvon Martin

Voices for Trayvon Martin

Voices for Trayvon Martin Voices for Trayvon Martin

Standing up against the institutionalized racial discrimination that made the Zimmerman verdict possible.

Jul 15, 2013 / Video / The Nation Video

Mychal Denzel Smith: Why George Zimmerman’s Acquittal Has Everything to Do With Race

Mychal Denzel Smith: Why George Zimmerman’s Acquittal Has Everything to Do With Race Mychal Denzel Smith: Why George Zimmerman’s Acquittal Has Everything to Do With Race

After the decision, protesters took to the streets to demand justice for the killing of Trayvon Martin.

Jul 15, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Jumaane Williams: Voices for Trayvon Martin

Jumaane Williams: Voices for Trayvon Martin Jumaane Williams: Voices for Trayvon Martin

From Stand-Your-Ground to Stop-and-Frisk.

Jul 15, 2013 / Video / The Nation Video

Trayvon Martin: From Lament to Rallying Cry

Trayvon Martin: From Lament to Rallying Cry Trayvon Martin: From Lament to Rallying Cry

To everyone who says we must respect the verdict: How long are we supposed to remain calm when the laws we are called to respect exist in an open assault on our humanity?

Jul 15, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

Domestic Violence and George Zimmerman’s Defense

Domestic Violence and George Zimmerman’s Defense Domestic Violence and George Zimmerman’s Defense

George Zimmerman's prior violence against girls and women was an overlooked and unchecked predictor of his killing of Trayvon Martin.

Jul 15, 2013 / Blog / Salamishah Tillet

As Feds Review Martin Case, NAACP Seeks DOJ Action and Targets State ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws

As Feds Review Martin Case, NAACP Seeks DOJ Action and Targets State ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws As Feds Review Martin Case, NAACP Seeks DOJ Action and Targets State ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws

"We are not done demanding justice for Trayvon Martin," says Ben Jealous. So far, more than 350,000 people have signed petitions demanding federal action.

Jul 14, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Animating Black Bodies

Animating Black Bodies Animating Black Bodies

The Zimmerman defense animation will dehumanize a black youth; Fruitvale Station will humanize another. 

Jul 12, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado

What Does #Justice4Trayvon Look Like?

What Does #Justice4Trayvon Look Like? What Does #Justice4Trayvon Look Like?

Even if George Zimmerman is convicted of murder, we have a long way to go to ensure things like this never happen again. 

Jul 10, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

A Tale of Two Best Friends

A Tale of Two Best Friends A Tale of Two Best Friends

The way Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman’s friends are treated on the stand, and by the public, has everything to do with race. 

Jul 3, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado

Trayvon Martin and Black Manhood On Trial

Trayvon Martin and Black Manhood On Trial Trayvon Martin and Black Manhood On Trial

George Zimmerman’s innocence rests on the notion of a 17-year-old black boy’s inherent criminality. 

Jul 2, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

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