| 1 Million HOODIES March: Show the World we are all Trayvon. On February 26th Trayvon Martin, a 17 year old Florida teen was stalked and murdered by George Zimmermann when he was returning to his fathers house from the store. Florida's Sanford police dept did not issue an arrest for George Zimmerman. In a disgusting display of hypocrisy the police let him walk free claiming it was self-defense. We heard the 911 calls and about the trauma this is causing for Trayvon's family, his girlfriend who was on the phone and told him to run when he was being followed, and for the people who heard his cries for help. We are tired of bearing the pain of an unjust criminal system that does not value the lives of our children, our sons. We must stand together with our grief, with our rage, and our determination. Throw on your hoodies and come out to Bradley Manning Plaza for Trayvon Martin! Bring pictures, candles, & items to create an altar for Trayvon and our loved ones whose lives have been lost at the hands of an unjust system. What can we do: 1. WEAR YOUR HOODIE ON WEDNESDAY 3/21 and upload a pic to Twitter, Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #millionhoodies #Trayvon 2. JOIN US IN OAKLAND / SF -- Throw on your hoodies and come gather in Bradley Manning Plaza to show your support for justice for Trayvon Martin! Bring candles and items to create an altar for Trayvon at the UN Plaza. 3. SIGN THE CHANGE.ORG PETITION -- started by Trayvon's parents. Currently at 809721 signatures, we ... |
