2nd part of Get Up Stand Up

Five years ago, a young African American male was shot by a neighborhood watchmen for no reason at all. Trayvon Martin to be exact, was an innocent individual who is constantly displayed today as racialized stereotypes and racialized fears. However, we have discovered or better yet reopened the door of proving the racial inequalities of America that started years ago with the colonization of Africa and continues to operate daily in the 21st century. George Zimmerman, who was the shooter was found not guilty by in my opinion an ignorant jury. This not guilty judgement displays that Trayvon Martin's life is viewed inferior due to the color of his skin. Is Trayvon Martin guilty for walking home in the dark? Is George Zimmerman guilty of shooting a young African American male who was walking too close to his house? Is American guilty for not diminishing this problem years ago and taking responsibility for their uncivilized actions regarding "race"? This case must be acknowledged and understood in a critical manner everyday. I salute Trayvon Martin for his innocence. I know it was not in his intentions or even in his thoughts that his death would come so quickly or even produce him to be hero before even generating a diploma. May his soul rest in peace along with so many other individuals of various races that have died because of the cause of equality and freedom.

http://wlrn.org/post/black-lives-matter-finds-renewed-focus-5-years-after-trayvon-martin
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2017/02/26/celebrities-honor-trayvon-martin-five-years-after-his-death/98452544/