WHY WE HURT

I decided to take a break from my blog during and after the State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman debacle. During the trial, my blood boiled for Trayvon Martin, his parents, Tracy and Sabrina, and for the Black community. Once the verdict was read, it became

Florida v. George Zimmerman, First Thoughts

I have hesitated to fully comment on this case on my blog because I needed to sit with my internal fury before I shared my thoughts. As a mother to a young Black man, this hurt me to my heart. As jury selection begins, I share my first thoughts...