I have written more than a dozen blogs about George Michael Zimmerman. Florida’s Stand your Ground law, that prevented Mr Zimmerman from prison caused me to re-think traveling to the Sunshine State. My sometimes intimidating extra large black presence could generate fear to an Floridian who might shoot me because they were fearful for theirContinue reading “George Zimmerman part 10,001: When you cant get out of your own way”
Tag Archives: Trayvon Martin
Roseanne Barr Sued by George Zimmerman’s Parents: She Sent ‘Lynch Mob’ After Us
Barr tweeted couple’s home address The parents of Trayvon Martin’s shooter, George Zimmerman, are suing Roseanne Barr for tweeting their home address in what they say was an attempt to send vigilantes after them. Robert Zimmerman and Gladys Zimmerman’s lawsuit says the actress and comedian also said she herself might go to their home herself.Continue reading “Roseanne Barr Sued by George Zimmerman’s Parents: She Sent ‘Lynch Mob’ After Us”
Treyvon Martin II: Michael Dunn murder trial begins in Florida
Not getting the same media attention of the Trayvon Martin trail. Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Michael Dunn, who faces first-degree murder charges for the November 2012 death of 17-year-old Jordan Davis. Angela Corey, the Florida state attorney who prosecuted Mr. Zimmerman, is also the prosecutor in the Dunn trial. Mr. Dunn,Continue reading “Treyvon Martin II: Michael Dunn murder trial begins in Florida”
Zimmerman: Now What?
Florida’s stand your law ground has allowed another murderer to walk. Zimmerman isn’t the first, he is simply the person YOU know about. Trayvon Martin isn’t the first person of color killed in Florida under the law.he is simply the person your familiar with. This seventeen year old was killed last yearContinue reading “Zimmerman: Now What?”
Tweet 4 Tweet…… Just saying for Tuesday,April 3,2012
Q: Who are Elaine and David McClain A: A couple….. A: An Elderly Couple (one half of the couple has a heart condition) A: The Elderly Couple who went into hiding after actor/director Spike Lee, incorrectly told 200,000 of his followers the McClain’s address was where Treyvon Martin’s shooter George Zimmerman. The McClain’s continue to receive death threats Q:Continue reading “Tweet 4 Tweet…… Just saying for Tuesday,April 3,2012”
Standing your Ground in Florida and the death of an unarmmed Black Teenager
Florida is a lovely state filled with wonderful people I have enjoyed every visit.. When I first heard about the law in 2005,allowing citizens who felt threatened or intimidated to used deadly force, I immediately said to myself I wouldn’t be visiting the Sunshine State any time soon. I am black,6.4 inches tall and weigh over 300 pounds. Continue reading “Standing your Ground in Florida and the death of an unarmmed Black Teenager”
