I'm sure everyone in the nation and most in the world have heard about the tragic Trayvon Martin incident. Furthermore they've heard about the not guilty verdict for George Zimmerman, the man who shot and killed the unarmed seventeen year old. Trayvon Martin was profiled, as are the majority of black males in America. Actually growing up I was unaware that being followed around in certain stores was the result of me being profiled. It happened so much I thought it was something they did to all people until I grew wiser and started to take notice. The not guilty verdict for Zimmerman has sparked protest all around the nation, people from all different races are outraged at the fact that Zimmerman was able to walk away a free man.
I myself was extremely upset with the verdict and still am, but after talks with my granddad and a few family members in the legal system; technically the verdict was "fair" Emotionally and consciously it is not. Through this situation we as a whole should become more aware of these laws in our community, and do something about it. Not just go vote every four years for a new president, but be more aware of who's being elected in our own communities and allowing certain laws to work for some and not for others. We also need to be aware that black on black crimes happen everyday and should be protested and taken with the same seriousness. I just don't want this tragedy to blow over in the next few months and people act like it never happened. This should spark an awareness for everyone. At the end of the day what happened to Trayvon was not fair, but the "law" said Zimmerman had all the right to do what he did. So I say protest and do something about it, use this opportunity to change something. It's just sad that it took this tragic incident for some people to start waking up.
Below are photos I captured at a protest in downtown Detroit yesterday.
I myself was extremely upset with the verdict and still am, but after talks with my granddad and a few family members in the legal system; technically the verdict was "fair" Emotionally and consciously it is not. Through this situation we as a whole should become more aware of these laws in our community, and do something about it. Not just go vote every four years for a new president, but be more aware of who's being elected in our own communities and allowing certain laws to work for some and not for others. We also need to be aware that black on black crimes happen everyday and should be protested and taken with the same seriousness. I just don't want this tragedy to blow over in the next few months and people act like it never happened. This should spark an awareness for everyone. At the end of the day what happened to Trayvon was not fair, but the "law" said Zimmerman had all the right to do what he did. So I say protest and do something about it, use this opportunity to change something. It's just sad that it took this tragic incident for some people to start waking up.
Below are photos I captured at a protest in downtown Detroit yesterday.
Side note: Those who criticized and/or made fun of Rachel Jeantel are idiots. She's speaks three languages with English being her third. I know adults who's first language is English and they can't put together two sensible sentences. Taking the stand knowing your a key witness in a murder trial is tremendous pressure on anyone. Especially when you were the last person to talk to the victim. I commend her, she handled herself well.
- JMillz
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