coffee thought...

8:57 am
Thoughts as I wear my hoodie...
That hoodie has become a symbol of
Injustice and right now people are searching for justice for a young man named Trayvon Martin. He was shot mercilessly by another man named George Zimmerman. Apparently Mr. Zimmerman was the head of his neighbor hood watch and 'watching' this black male he suspected did not belong in his neighborhood. Mr. Zimmerman was told not to approach.  It is extremely unfortunate the events and the audio tape of the boy (17 yrs old) begging for his life before he died.
Shot.
It is shameful that his murderer has yet to be arrested and the investigation is right now a terrible mess- barely any  evidence collected, slander campaign against the 17yr old. Mr. Zimmerman's black friend coming to his defense (no words for that one) but a shame. It makes me wonder how many more African American males historically were/' are being/ will be treated with less than human dignity and with no regards for their life. Their LIFE.
It is heartbreaking as I see my friends struggle to raise young boys to men and as my bro used to joke when he reached the age of 18 that he damn near reached middle age for a black man (given the life expectancy of a black male and all) it is sad.
and it is true.
It is still sad that someone is dead for little more than wearing a hoodie, going to the store for some candy and iced tea, and being in a gated community approached not by law enforcement personnel (which on a good day is suspect) but by some random man who took it upon himself to end this kid's life.
And to hear the tapes where he is screaming and begging for his life..
OH my heart aches for his parents, for his siblings, for humanity and for us all.
This was in Florida-- where they have a stand your ground law. They also have a stained history with not being able to count votes so well and other shady dealings...
Say a prayer cause this needs some real divine intervention...
that's all...