I wanted to share this perspective from NPR on the horrendous Trayvon Martin killing. It is one of many salient, reflective, and sorrowful commentaries by a wonderful writer.
http://www.npr.org/2012/03/20/149003647/trayvon-martin-the-lingering-memories-of-dead-boys
And because it apparently needs to be said: My son is beautiful and funny and bright and brown. And NOT SUSPICIOUS.
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