An article that was released on March 13, 2012, uncovered a story about an African American 17 year old male was killed all because of race,discrimination, and stereotypes. Trayvon Martin was minding his own business while walking back to his father's house from the store in Sanford, Florida. Neighborhood watch person, George Zimmerman, thought innocent Trayvon, looked suspicious and reported him to the police. Despite the police's orders, Zimmerman followed the boy and approached him. Zimmerman claims he was defending himself by shooting and killing Trayvon. The police found Trayvon with only some cash, candy and a soda. Clearly, Trayvon was not a threat to Zimmerman who is twice the size of Trayvon and who was carrying a gun. Investigations has not found any reason for Zimmerman to be asserting self defense. Why would Zimmerman feel threatened by a kid that was minding his own business and not causing any harm? Many believe that Zimmerman felt threatened just because the color of Trayvon's skin. This prejudice act has taken the life of a high school football player and greatly affect the life of his family. Zimmerman has not been arrested because of lack of evidence.
Jordan Leach
Find story and video here: http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/14/justice/florida-teen-shooting/index.html
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