After spending nearly 30 years on death row for a crime he did not commit, Glenn Ford, 64, finally walks away a free man. Ford, Louisiana’s longest-serving death row prisoner, was convicted and sentenced to death in 1984 for the killing of jeweler, Isadore Rozeman. New information corroborated Ford’s story from 1983 insisting he was not present and had nothing to do with the … [Read more...]
Finding Justice for Kendrick Johnson
Earlier this week, hundreds gathered in Georgia’s State Capitol to help Jacquelyn and Kenneth Johnson find justice for their 17-year-old son, Kendrick Johnson, who was found dead on January 11th in a rolled-up wrestling mat in his high school gymnasium in Valdosta, Georgia. Johnson’s death was ruled accidental after an autopsy was conducted by the Georgia Bureau of … [Read more...]
VIDEO: President Obama: “If I Had A Son, He’d Look Like Trayvon”
President Obama broke his silence on his feelings on the Trayvon Martin case. See his remarks below. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy … [Read more...]
Trayvon Martin’s Parents Appear On “Anderson”
An interview with slain teen Trayvon Martin's parents aired today on Anderson Cooper's talk show. Tracy Martin, Sybrina Fulton and their lawyer appeared to discuss the case, how they have dealt with this ordeal and what they plan to do to get justice for their son. From The Young, Black and Fabulous: On this afternoon's episode of "Anderson," the parents of Trayvon Martin … [Read more...]
Why Trayvon Martin Could Have Been Your Son
by Franchesca Lane-Warren All of us have lived in neighborhoods with over zealous neighbors who have made it their mission to protect the neighborhood. They hound their neighbors about unkept yards, delinquent HOA dues and sometimes even keep watch over our houses while families are on vacation. Many times me and my neighbors would occasionally laugh, groan or even have … [Read more...]
Trayvon Martin Case Moved To Florida State Attorney’s Office
An investigation of the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin has wrapped and will be handed over to the Florida State Attorney's office who will decide whether or not shooter George Zimmerman will be arrested. Zimmerman, 28, has been questioned but he has not been arrested because he claims he acted in self-defense. Despite this, Martin's family and their … [Read more...]