The other side of America": "How to stay alive while being black in America?

Le 30 mars 2012 par IVOIREBUSINESS - In the wake of the fatal shooting of "Trayvon Martin" who has gone out to buy skittles in a burgese district of "Miami"(FLORIDA) last February! some advice for young black boys: Many black families have been forced

Le 30 mars 2012 par IVOIREBUSINESS - In the wake of the fatal shooting of "Trayvon Martin" who has gone out to buy skittles in a burgese district of "Miami"(FLORIDA) last February! some advice for young black boys: Many black families have been forced

into uncomfortable but necessary conversations since the (February 26) killing of 17 years old , "Trayvon Martin". His death and the release of the uncharged shooter, "George Zimmerman", have reminded many of how vulnerable we still are. The icy cold wind of racism has crept into our homes and made the hairs on the backs of our necks stand up. Blood memories of strange fruit have been stirred. Young black boys have been reminded that they are walking targets for hate. What do you say to them about what happened to "Trayvon"? Here's a start: Never forget: As far as we can tell, "Trayvon" did nothing wrong and still lost his life. You could be a "TRAVON". Any of us could... "Down the line, the appeal and blackman tears have not fallen in deaf ears": "In consequence, "President Barack Obama" has recently requested thorough investigations about the case of "Trayvon Martin"..."That can be labeled as a worthy step, so that justice can be done"!

(Yves T Bouazo-the subtitle and the conclusion are from "the editor staff of Ivoirebusiness"-"Official SOURCES": from "the Time" -MARCH-April 2 -2012