Trayvon Martin

In February 2012, Sanford, Fla. resident George Zimmerman, 28, shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, who was unarmed. Zimmerman claimed he felt threatened and that the shooting was in self-defense, and he was not charged because of Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law. Follow WBLK's coverage of the shooting, the nation's response and Zimmerman's murder trial below.

#BIGDUMMYFILES
#BIGDUMMYFILES
#BIGDUMMYFILES
So this is the newest trend: laying down on the ground and taking a picture of yourself with Skittles and your favorite flavor of Arizona Iced Tea -- in other words, imitating the tragic death of Trayvon Martin.
The BIG DUMMY
The BIG DUMMY
The BIG DUMMY
George Zimmerman's brother had the nerve to go on TV and make crazy accusations against Trayvon Martin -- but there is no evidence of Martin growing weed or making lean. Even if he was, this still doesn't justify murder.
Trayvon = Emmett
Trayvon = Emmett
Trayvon = Emmett
In 1955, a 14-year-old African-American boy, Emmett Till, was brutally killed for "allegedly" whistling at a white woman in Mississippi. His murderers were acquitted of the crime.
THIS IS REAL TALK!!!
THIS IS REAL TALK!!!
THIS IS REAL TALK!!!
Soon after the "not guilty" verdict was read on Saturday night, George Zimmerman's brother was quick to go on mainstream media to continue the campaign to destroy 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and his character.
'It's A Cold World'
'It's A Cold World'
'It's A Cold World'
After news that George Zimmerman was found not guilty in the murder of Trayvon Martin Saturday night (July 15), Young Jeezy released a tribute song to honor the fallen teen. The elegiac 'It's a Cold World' speaks on the injustice that occurs in the 'hood.

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