Tag Archives: Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin Awarded Posthumous Degree in Aviation

Posted on May 19, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

MIAMI GARDENS (CBSMiami) — Trayvon Martin was awarded a posthumous Bachelor’s Degree in aviation five years after he was fatally shot in central Florida. Martin’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, accepted a degree in Aeronautical Science on his behalf … Continue reading →

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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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George Zimmerman shot in face in Lake Mary

Posted on May 11, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

George Zimmerman was involved in a shooting incident in Lake Mary on Monday afternoon, according to Lake Mary Police Chief Steve Bracknell. The shooting involved two men and happened on Lake Mary Boulevard about 12:45 p.m., police said. Officers at … Continue reading →

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President Obama remembers Trayvon Martin

Posted on February 26, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

President Obama on Thursday commemorated the third anniversary of the death of Trayvon Martin, the 17-year-old black high school student shot dead in Florida by a neighborhood watch volunteer. “Today on the third anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death, showing all … 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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Sunday Open Thread | Praise & Worship

Posted on March 2, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Good Morning! Lifting up Alfred Wright’s family along with Jordan Davis, Kendrick Johnson, Jonathan Ferrel, Renisha McBride and the Trayvon Martin families in prayer. 3ChicsPolitico stand in solidarity with them as they seek justice for their children. Please feel free … 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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CNN Plans to Air Chris Cuomo – George Zimmmerman Inteview

Posted on February 14, 2014 by rikyrah

See how the media elevates a child murderer? Hat tip Yahtc Please consider signing this petition (and passing it on to other blogs, twitter, Facebook, etc): Cuomo: It’s important to hear from the man at the center of it…”  SERIOUSLY?! … Continue reading →

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