The Country goes "HoodsUp" for Trayvon Martin.

Everyone is aware of the tragic murder of the innocent, unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. Everyone is also aware of the way the local and country-wide community has responded to this chaotic act of injustice and possible racism. George Zimmerman, the man who murdered Trayvon, has not been arrested yet, due to his claim of "self-defense." People are extremely unhappy and disappointed. And I am too. 

Rallies, protests, vigils and "hoods up" movements 
have occurred all across the country, and they will continue until justice is served.


http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2012/0326/Trayvon-Martin-hoodie-and-Skittles-rallies-spread-across-nation 


Even the NBA and the "Miami Heat" have been involved in showing their support for Trayvon and his family. These star athletes are sporting hoodies and sneakers, paying tribute to the late 17 year old.

In this post, pictures are worth a thousand words.....

Dwayne Wade pays tribute via sneakers.

The Miami Heat went "Hoods Up" for warm ups. 

People of all sorts are coming together. 

Trayvon Martin and the snacks he Never got to eat.

How would you spend your last hour or so of life? Would you so something insane, like bungee-jumping or cliff-diving? How about something relaxing, like sitting on the beach or laying in the grass? How about spending it with your closest loved ones? Here's another idea: Think about walking home from a convenient store with a bag of Skittles and a can of Iced Tea. That is how 17 year old Trayvon Martin spent that last hour.. And he didn't have a choice.

Imagine him with a 'hoodie' on. Would he look suspicious to you? 

Trayvon Martin was in Florida visiting his dad and his fiance in late February in the gated community they live in. He thought he would take a walk down to local convenient store for an Iced Tea and some Skittles. On the walk back home, it started to rain. As he was on the phone with his girlfriend back home, Trayvon put his hood up to avoid getting wet. As he did, he noticed he was being followed. Not to his knowledge, it was the gated community's "Neighborhood Watch" supervisor, George Zimmerman. 

George Zimmerman believed Trayvon looked suspicious. I mean, come on. A 17 year old boy with a bag of candy in his pocket? Trayvon is said to have weighed 140 pounds. What in the world can be suspicious about that? It just mind boggles me. Anyways, after noticing he was being followed by Zimmerman, Trayvon began to walk faster, as well as inform  his girlfriend, who was still on the phone, as to what was happening. She told him to run. He said no. 

Zimmerman called the police, claiming there was "There's a real suspicious guy. This guy looks like he's up t no good, on drugs or something. It's raining and he's just walking around looking about...These @$$holes always get away." (taken from the Orlando Sentinel). Who knew that walking outside in the rain was suspicious? I didn't...

George Zimmerman.

Going against the police's orders, Zimmerman continued to follow Trayvon and eventually got out of his car. There is believed to be an argument between the two before there were alleged gunshots. Actually, just one gun shot. Coming from a gun held in George Zimmerman's hands, straight to the 17 year old boy's chest. 
Proof:
http://www.thegrio.com/specials/trayvon-martin/trayvon-martins-final-phone-call-he-said-this-man-was-watching-him.php#46796308

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/19/148905661/killing-of-fla-teen-trayvon-martin-becomes-national-story-about-race



How can Zimmerman state self defense when he was the one to approach Trayvon? Zimmerman continues to use the "Stand your Ground" law, which states one can use violence if you feel threatened. You can meet force with force, if you truly believe its necessary. So Zimmerman claims this 17 year old boy, who was unarmed,  is a threat? He was minding his own business on his way home from a convenient store!


This story is just heart-breaking. 

The 'R' Rated Word

People say it all the time, usually without thinking. They use it for name calling to express humor, anger, disappointment, or even jealousy. Retard. Individuals don't think of the true meaning of the word when they express it. People forget that there are actually people that are physically or mentally retarded. They can't help that they are like that, and they have all the reasons to be offended when someone mocks someone else by comparing them to who those who are handicapped. Would you like someone to make fun of another by using a characteristic you have, or even your name? 

~"OMG you're such a (insert your name here!) I can't stand you!" <-- sounds rude right? 

She's right you know? She's a human being. Just like you. and me. And the person sitting next to you. Everyone deserves respect. How would you like it if people judged you on something you have or who you are? Brown or blue eyes, blonde or brown hair, tall or short, skinny or large. It's stereotyping. Calling someone the R word is categorizing them into someone they're not. Sure there's people that have special needs and such, but that doesn't make them a R. It makes them unique. Something that should be appreciated, not mocked. 

Here's a little challenge for you: Count how many times you use the R word in like a week. After the week is over, remember that number and think of different words to use. For every different word you think of (that is not derogatory!), apologize to those who you have hurt by calling them a R.

Prize: You're a better person. :) 

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