On Thursday, President Barack Obama launched a new initiative to provide greater opportunities for young men of color — a direct response to the challenges minorities face from a president criticized for often avoiding the issue. Dubbed “My Brother’s Keeper,” the new initiative will partner the White House with businesses, nonprofits and foundations to address […]
On the second anniversary of his son’s tragic death, Tracy Martin, father of Trayvon, spoke out about George Zimmerman’s acquittal, coping with his loss, and the state of gun laws in America. Trayvon was shot and killed during a confrontation with former neighborhood watchman Zimmerman in February 2012. Zimmerman was found not guilty of the […]
People from all over the country continue to remember Trayvon Martin. Today marks the second anniversary of the death of Trayvon Martin, the 17-year-old who was killed by George Zimmerman in 2012. As time passes since the teen’s death, many have called for a repeal against the controversial Stand Your Ground law in Florida, which remains […]
Warning: the video above may be disturbing to viewers. An innocent father from Moore, Oklahoma was killed shortly after being restrained by police officers. According to CNN, Luis Rodriguez was out with his wife and 19-year-old daughter last week when he tried to break up a fight between the two. When his wife Nair […]
On Wednesday morning, Jordan Davis‘ parents sat down with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts to discuss the Michael Dunn murder verdict and the next step in obtaining justice for the killing of their son. Lucia McBath and Ron Davis, accompanied by their lawyer John Phillips, revealed what they thought of the jury’s decision to convict […]
In the week following Michael Dunn’s trial, a juror who convicted him on three counts of attempted murder is finally speaking out about the main murder charge that resulted in a hung jury. Valerie, or Juror 4, told ABC’s Nightline that she believes Dunn was guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Jordan Davis. […]
Days after Michael Dunn was found guilty on three counts of attempted murder, one count of shooting into an occupied vehicle and a mistrial declared for the first-degree murder count, his shocking proclamation regarding his case has been revealed. In newly released jail house phone calls, Dunn tells fiancée Rhonda Rouer that he was both […]
As the jury hits nearly 20 hours of deliberation, media pundits and talking heads question what is taking the 12 designated members so long to convict or acquit Michael Dunn in the killing of Jordan Davis. Not surprisingly, the conversation has turned to a case that sparked similar tensions — the shooting of Trayvon Martin […]
After two weeks of jury selection, testimonies and an emotional trial, a jury of 12 (and four alternates) will decide if Michael Dunn will be convicted of murder in the first degree for the killing of unarmed teen Jordan Davis. During the trial, we’ve heard compelling testimony from Tommie Stornes, Tevin Thompson and Leland Brunson […]
This week during the Michael Dunn murder trial, defense attorney Cory Strolla brought forth a handful of character witnesses on Dunn’s behalf who testified that the software developer had a “calm demeanor.” During a Friday afternoon press conference, Strolla also revealed that his client has never been enraged or accused of being racist. The conference […]
On Wednesday, the defense continues laying out their case for 47-year-old Michael Dunn, the man accused of killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis outside of a gas station convenience store in Jacksonville, Fl. A panel of 12 jurors and 4 alternates were seated to hear the case, which details a trip to the gas station gone wrong after […]
On Tuesday, the defense continues laying out their case for 47-year-old Michael Dunn, the man accused of killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis outside of a gas station convenience store in Jacksonville, Fl. A panel of 12 jurors and 4 alternates were seated to hear the case, which details a trip to the gas station gone wrong after […]
