Tag Archives: Sybrina Fulton

Trayvon Martin, Who Dreamt Of Being A Pilot, To Receive Honorary Aviation Degree

Posted on May 4, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

An aviation school in Florida is honoring Trayvon Martin with a posthumous degree at its commencement this month. Florida Memorial University, a historically black college, announced in a Facebook post Wednesday that the 17-year-old, who was gunned down by a … Continue reading →

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Videos | 20th Anniversary of the MILLION MAN March

Posted on October 10, 2015 by rikyrah

Updated LIVE NOW:: The #JusticeOrElse gathering streaming in 5 different languages @ http://t.co/wtUUvJTsRh pic.twitter.com/D1cO44xqKU — Justice or Else 2015 (@JusticeOrElse) October 10, 2015 10/10/15: ALL ROADS LEAD TO WASHINGTON D.C., THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE “MILLION MAN MARCH” THE SOURCE … Continue reading →

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Sybrina Fulton’s Letter to Michael Brown Jr’s Family

Posted on August 18, 2014 by rikyrah

Hat tip Yahtc. Thank you! Sybrina’s letter to the Michael Brown family: To The Brown Family, I wish I had a word of automatic comfort but I don’t. I wish I could say that it will be alright on a … Continue reading →

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Rachel Jeantel Keeps her Promise to Trayvon & Graduates High School Today

Posted on May 30, 2014 by rikyrah

CONGRATULATIONS, RACHEL! Rachel Jeantel keeps her commitment to Trayvon Watch VIDEO HERE. Sybrina Fulton attends Rachel’s graduation.  We’re so proud of you, Rachel! Rod Vereen and Rachel Jeantel (Courtesy photo) Rachel:  “I did it,” Jeantel said. “The witness who didn’t … Continue reading →

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Trayvon Martin | In Loving Memory!

Posted on February 25, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Two years have passed since 17 year old  Trayvon Martin was stalked and gunned down like an animal by a racist vigilante  on a dark rainy night in Sanford Florida. Trayvon’s blood curdling screams still ring in my ears. The screams pierced to … Continue reading →

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Trayvon Martin’s Mother Speaks at Harvard Law

Posted on November 21, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

GlobalGrind.com: On Monday afternoon, the mother of Trayvon Martin spoke at Harvard Law to continue her fight against controversial self-defense laws, usually dubbed “kill-at-will.” Sybrina Fulton addressed a crowd with her attorney, Benjamin Crump, to discuss the “Stand-Your-Ground” laws that state ”there is no … Continue reading →

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Senate Hearing On Stand Your Ground

Posted on October 26, 2013 by

(Cross posted from Blackbutterfly7) The original Senate hearing was postponed due to the shooting at the Navy Yard.  It is now scheduled for October 29, 2013, at 10 a.m. EST.  The Senate hearing is officially titled “‘Stand Your Ground Laws: … Continue reading →

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Change for Trayvon Petition on Change.org

Posted on July 31, 2013 by

Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, parents of Trayvon Martin, have posted a petition on change.org.  In pertinent part, it requests; “We’re calling on 21 governors whose states have some form of ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws to review those laws and amend them … Continue reading →

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Is Shellie Zimmerman Guilty of Negligence?

Posted on July 30, 2013 by

On July 13, 2013, the Brady Campaign issued a statement on the verdict of the George Zimmerman trial.  The Brady Campaign has been one of the leaders in fighting against “Stand Your Ground” or so-called, “shoot first” laws like the … Continue reading →

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Art |Tracy Martin & Sybrina Fulton | No Justice No Peace

Posted on July 22, 2013 by rikyrah

Found this amazing painting of Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton surfing the net. Thought we’d share it here. Thank you!

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