Eight years after the untimely death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, a street in Miami-Dade county will bear his name. The 0.3 mile stretch of road in front of Martin’s former high school will soon be known as Trayvon Martin Avenue. According to CNN, the resolution was approved by Miami-Dade County …
Read More »George Zimmerman Sues Elizabeth Warren And Pete Buttigieg For Defamation, Seeking $265 Million Over Trayvon Martin Tweets
George Zimmerman, the Florida man who was infamously acquitted in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, has filed a lawsuit accusing two Democratic presidential candidates of defamation. In his lawsuit, Zimmerman is seeking $265 million from Senator Elizabeth Warren and former Mayor Pete Buttigieg, accusing the two of defamation, regarding …
Read More »George Zimmerman Explains Lawsuit, Compares Himself To Trayvon Martin and More In New Article: “I Am The Last Person To Be Accused of Being a Bigot. I Am Hispanic”
George Zimmerman announced Wednesday that he would be suing Trayvon Martin’s family as well as prosecutors involved in the case for defamation and conspiracy. Zimmerman, who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in 2012, filed a $100 million lawsuit on claims that the police conspired with Martin’s family to create …
Read More »George Zimmerman To File $100 Million Lawsuit Against Trayvon Martin’s Parents and Their Attorney
George Zimmerman is set to file a $100 Million lawsuit against Trayvon Martin’s parents, their attorney, prosecutors, and the state of Florida, alleging that prosecution’s key witness in his 2013 murder trial was an imposter and fake witness. The suit, which was announced by Larry Klayman, a former federal prosecutor …
Read More »Sybrina Fulton, Mother of Trayvon Martin, Is Running For Miami-Dade County Commission
Sybrina Fulton, the mother of the unarmed black teen who was gunned down by a racist in Florida in 2012, is running for public office in Miami-Dade County. Fulton confirmed her candidacy for a spot on the County Commission yesterday. “Since 2012, I have advocated tirelessly to empower our communities …
Read More »Lebron James Reflects On Trayvon Martin During The Final Episode Of His Docu-Series “Shut Up And Dribble,” Says “I Started To Think About My Boys”
During the final episode of Lebron James’ 3-part docu-series, “Shut Up and Dribble,” the #NBA Star said he couldn’t help but think about his own boys after Trayvon Martin’s death and realized that could’ve been one of his kids who was killed. TMZ Sports got the first look of the …
Read More »Shooter Charged With Manslaughter In “Stand Your Ground” Parking Lot Killing
After weeks of protests, and a petition in the wake of the fatal “Stand Your Ground” shooting over a parking space in Florida, the man who pulled the trigger has been arrested and charged with manslaughter. On Monday, State Attorney’s Office announced that 47-year-old Michael Drejka has been arrested in …
Read More »Should “Stand Your Ground” Laws Be Repealed or Amended in America?
In recent weeks, the “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law has made headlines and reignited national debate following the July 19 parking lot killing of 28-year-old Florida resident, Markeis McGlockton. According to reports, McGlockton was engaged in a confrontation with Michael Drejka in front of a Clearwater, Florida convenience store. After …
Read More »Trayvon Martin’s Parents, James Baldwin and More to be Honored At This Year’s VH1 Trailblazer Honors
VH1 will be honoring #TrayvonMartin’s parents at the 2018 Trailblazer Honors. Television producer, writer, and director #RyanMurphy will be given the same honor alongside the Martin family. This is the event’s fifth year, and it was created to highlight those who exemplify civil activism and diversity. Trayvon’s parents have been …
Read More »Jay-Z Fires Back At George Zimmerman Over His Threats To “Handle People Who F*ck With” Him: “Try That Sh*t With A Grown Man”
Back in December, George Zimmerman threatened violence against Jay-Z over a documentary about the life and untimely death of Trayvon Martin. According to the @blast, Zimmerman was opposed to Jay’s 6-part documentary about Martin’s life, as he claimed the team’s production had been harassing his parents and family members in …
Read More »Trayvon Martin To Be Awarded Posthumous Bachelor’s Degree
Five years after his untimely and unjust death, Trayvon Martin will be honored by Florida Memorial University. The institution will posthumously award Martin a Bachelor’s of Aeronautical Science degree. Growing up, the Florida teen had aspirations of being a pilot, and Florida Memorial (one of four designated CESSNA pilot …
Read More »Jay Z To Work On Docu-series About Trayvon Martin
Jay Z opened the eyes of many when he tackled the story of Kalief Browder. Now, Jay Z and Weinstein Films are taking on the untold story of #TrayvonMartin. Martin was fatally shot by neighborhood watch volunteer, George Zimmerman, in February 2012. He was 17 years old. His death, and …
Read More »Trayvon Martin’s Parents Consider Running For Public Office
Nearly five years after the death of their son, Trayvon Martin’s parents are considering making a change from within the government. In an interview with USA Today, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin say they fear that Trump’s presidency may reverse what little progress and awareness has been made following their son’s …
Read More »Man Who Shot At George Zimmerman Sentenced To 20 Years For Attempted Murder
– blogged by: @benitashae The Florida man who fired a gunshot at perpetual menace George Zimmerman, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday for attempted murder. Matthew Apperson, 38, had testified that he shot at Zimmerman in self-defense during a road rage incident last year. He said Zimmerman’s intimidating …
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