On today's Your Call we'll talk about the aftermath of the acquittal. Zimmerman, a man who identifies himself as Hispanic, was charged with second degree murder in the killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin in Florida last year. The judge barred attorneys from using the words “racial profiling” during the trial. What role did race play? And how is this case affecting communities of color? What’s your reaction? It's Your Call with Holly Kernan and You.
Guests:
Brandon McFarland, an award-winning producer and arts producer for Youth Radio and its media properties including the online music station alldayplay.fm and Turnstyle News
Oren Sellstrom, legal director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area
David Muhammad, CEO of Solutions, Inc, consulting firm; former Chief Probation Officer of Alameda County Probation and the former Deputy Commissioner of New York City Probation
Resources:
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area
2025 Network for Black Men and Boys
Am I Suspicious? -- A video and campaign by Howard University students
MSNBC: Yes, the Zimmerman case was about race
Colorlines: Hurt, Sorrow, Anger: A First Look at Reactions to the Zimmerman Verdict
Colorlines: Meet Zimmerman Murder Trial Juror B-37 (AKA, The Parrot Lady)
Colorlines:Zimmerman Defense to Introduce Controversial Animation at Closing
Colorlines: What’s Really on Trial in George Zimmerman’s Case?
KALW: Local youth respond to Trayvon Martin's death
New America Media: How Do I Explain Martin Verdict to My Kids?
BoingBoing: Howard University students' video PSA campaign: Do I look suspicious?
Huffington Post: The U.S. v. Trayvon Martin: How the System Worked
Complex: Stevie Wonder To Boycott Florida Until Stand Your Ground Law is Abolished
The Atlantic: It's Not Just Zimmerman: Race Matters a Lot in 'Stand Your Ground' Verdicts