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Parents of Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin meet in Florida
Posted on 11/30/14 at 9:52 am
Posted on 11/30/14 at 9:52 am
The parents of Michael Brown, a black Missouri teen killed by a white policeman, and the parents of Trayvon Martin, another teen killed in 2012 by a neighborhood watch volunteer, came together Friday night for a vigil.
According to local news reports, Martin's father Tracy told Michael Brown Sr., "God has his hands on the situation, and he's going to be OK," according to the Associated Press.
The younger Brown, 18, was killed in Ferguson, Mo., in August, but a grand jury announced on Monday that the police officer, Darren Wilson, 28, would not face charges.
The announcement sparked protests in Ferguson and across the country, prompting lawmakers and officials to urge calm, deploy state highway patrol and National Guard troops.
The vigil for both Brown and Martin took place Friday night in Miami Gardens, as part of the annual Gospel Explosion Concert, hosted by rapper Flo Rida.
It was not the first time the parents came together. The first time was at Brown's funeral, according to a local CBS Miami station.
“There’s really nothing you can say. Time is going to heal the wound. But I think what we can just do it just encourage them and tell them that they’ll be able to make it because it is very difficult,” said Sybrina Fulton, Martin’s mother.
Martin was killed by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer. He was tried but found not guilty.
“It’s sad that it has to come to this, but it’s definitely opening America’s eyes because this is not just an African American problem. This is America’s problem,” said Fulton.
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According to local news reports, Martin's father Tracy told Michael Brown Sr., "God has his hands on the situation, and he's going to be OK," according to the Associated Press.
The younger Brown, 18, was killed in Ferguson, Mo., in August, but a grand jury announced on Monday that the police officer, Darren Wilson, 28, would not face charges.
The announcement sparked protests in Ferguson and across the country, prompting lawmakers and officials to urge calm, deploy state highway patrol and National Guard troops.
The vigil for both Brown and Martin took place Friday night in Miami Gardens, as part of the annual Gospel Explosion Concert, hosted by rapper Flo Rida.
It was not the first time the parents came together. The first time was at Brown's funeral, according to a local CBS Miami station.
“There’s really nothing you can say. Time is going to heal the wound. But I think what we can just do it just encourage them and tell them that they’ll be able to make it because it is very difficult,” said Sybrina Fulton, Martin’s mother.
Martin was killed by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer. He was tried but found not guilty.
“It’s sad that it has to come to this, but it’s definitely opening America’s eyes because this is not just an African American problem. This is America’s problem,” said Fulton.
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Posted on 11/30/14 at 9:59 am to udtiger
Trayvons parents are dumb? How?
Posted on 11/30/14 at 10:01 am to udtiger
How disingenuous is this?
Somebody needs to award each set of parents a "Parent of the Year" award.
Make the awards out of fool's gold, of course.
Somebody needs to award each set of parents a "Parent of the Year" award.
Make the awards out of fool's gold, of course.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 10:04 am to udtiger
I am glad for them. Each family needs and deserves support. Let us not forget they're grieving the loss of a child. That must be difficult.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 10:22 am to Jbird
If there was ever a time for a drone strike...
Posted on 11/30/14 at 10:23 am to Jbird
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hosted by rapper Flo Rida.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 10:23 am to StrongSafety
Based on your other posts regarding race, I have neither the crayons, nor the ignorance, to make you understand.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 10:47 am to Jbird
quote:
The vigil for both Brown and Martin took place Friday night in Miami Gardens, as part of the annual Gospel Explosion Concert, hosted by rapper Flo Rida.
Now that is rich. Flo Rida, who penned such lyrics as:
quote:
A nickle or a dime, a half or a pound
Long as my bitch ridin', I'll put a ni*** down
Im a playa from the jump, a hustler from the start
Something in your chest, then open up your heart
quote:
I Got Guns For The Snitches
Roses For The Bitches
Hop Up Off The Whip
Paparazzi Taking Pictures
quote:
Drunk up all my conjour
Ain't even leave me with a glass
So cough up my whole bottle
Or I'm a take out your arse
Cause you don't wanna see me angry
You don't like me when I'm angry
quote:
Don't test me cause I keep a clipper number 2 pistols
And you will be erased
Outta sight and outta mind
So get the frick on or my girls will wipe the floor with your behind
Fitting though. I bet he was a great influence on Tray and Big Mike.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 11:02 am to Rickety Cricket
posting random photos to fear monger?
In the first picture, what is wrong with a black man carrying a firearm.
Are you implying that it was stolen and used for malicious crime. Same goes for the second picture?
Could these men not legally own their weapons ?
Or does black men with guns fear you?
In the first picture, what is wrong with a black man carrying a firearm.
Are you implying that it was stolen and used for malicious crime. Same goes for the second picture?
Could these men not legally own their weapons ?
Or does black men with guns fear you?
Posted on 11/30/14 at 11:05 am to Rickety Cricket
Here's a more serious picture. A man with a gun that supports a terroristic enemy country. This is a lot more scary than any picture you posted
Posted on 11/30/14 at 11:07 am to StrongSafety
Guns in public. Much more of a threat to public safety
Posted on 11/30/14 at 11:07 am to StrongSafety
quote:
Here's a more serious picture. A redneck with a gun and low IQ. This is a lot more scary than any picture you posted
FIFY
Posted on 11/30/14 at 11:08 am to Paluka
Any person that supports that flag is against the ideals of this country..and aligns themselves with terrorist.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 11:11 am to StrongSafety
quote:
StrongSafety
Young man, if you don't change your attitude of "me against the world", you're going to blow a gasket by the time you're 35 and miss out on a lot of the good things in life.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 11:16 am to StrongSafety
Fify
quote:
Any person who disdains the Rule Of Law and practices Racial Identity Politics is against the ideals of this country..and aligns themselves with terrorist.
Posted on 11/30/14 at 11:26 am to StrongSafety
The difference, Strong Safety, is that white people haven't built a significant portion of their culture around violence and criminality.
Unfortunately, a significant percentage of black people, especially young black people, have built their culture around guns, violence, criminal behavior, etc.
SS, you should be the FIRST PERSON out front denouncing this destructive aspect of black culture. But, you are either a) ignorant of the devasting impact of this insane culture, or b) you simply can't bring yourself to criticize any element of the black community.
So, which is it?
Unfortunately, a significant percentage of black people, especially young black people, have built their culture around guns, violence, criminal behavior, etc.
SS, you should be the FIRST PERSON out front denouncing this destructive aspect of black culture. But, you are either a) ignorant of the devasting impact of this insane culture, or b) you simply can't bring yourself to criticize any element of the black community.
So, which is it?
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