Rockin' My Hoodie for Trayvon Martin!

Young student-athlete, 'baller' - Trayvon Martin saved his father's life when he was nine years old. His school teacher said he chalked-up A's and B's with ease. Trayvon's mother and father said he dreamed of working in aviation - either flying or fixing airplanes. He wanted to attend college and 'ball-up' with one of Florida's green and orange powerhouse squads.

 

Dude had swagg, smarts, common sense, respect for the law -- a tight and promising package. And more than anything, he wanted to live!

 
Trayvon Martin's family, unfortunately, won't be able to see their son fulfill his "American" dream(s). Instead, his mother and father, family, friends, classmates, community, the United States and the world will have to wait for justice for the murder of this innocent kid full of promise. Yep, that's right. In the United States of America, a country which polices the world and claims to be fair and just, the most powerful nation on earth which asks it's young people to fight foreign wars, where republicans fight for 'right to life' -- actually has laws which allow [race] haters to hunt down and kill someone; this is what happened on February 26, 2012. 

The hater, George Zimmerman, as of this date, is still alive, at large somewhere on the planet and   protected. Politicians and authorities in Florida are more concerned with "policies" and "procedures" (covering up and saving face) than they are with detaining or arresting Martin's killer and holding local officers accountable.

Living in the so-called greatest nation on earth may be great for some, but for most, if not all young black males, growing up in America is a risky business.

For parents of young black males on the road to success, living "stereotyped" in the United States, the fear of a son or nephew being killed by a police officer, a total stranger, or a neighborhood hater is unending. And not surprisingly, for most young black males, their perception of America is that she does not care about "us", but only to exploit us for our gifts and talents (scoring points and spittin' rhymes). 

In the eyes of most young black males, "justice is

swift for some but not for us." It's no wonder so many young black males have an adverse view of America, rather than the positive one that vibes with her claims of freedom, fairness and justice for all. The American history of killings of black males seems to be more than just historical -- it is also contemporary. 

In a nation of so many religious followers, namely Christians who profess belief in God, it seems odd that laws exist which protect armed hateful criminals and those in authority. What or which [type of] god(s) does America really serve and trust in? And for the sake of his mother and father, who instead of grieving for their son, must first fight for justice in his name. Shame on you Florida!

The one in uniform failed his duties to perform and temporarily resigned during an investigation by federal authorities -- wow! But even worse, the 'uncle tom' standing behind him with the suit on, who has the sole power to fire the idiot in uniform right now, would rather wait until he "receives all the facts" before he'll do the right thing...or not[?]

Love, respect and peace to the family of Trayon Martin and may God deliver swift justice to those who hate, envy and seek to destroy his children. 

R.I.P. - Trayvon Martin

February 5, 1995 - February 26, 2012

(Shot and Killed by George Zimmerman)

       

Rockin' a hoodie is not the issue, being young, black, gifted and hated is!

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U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Special Report

Hate Crimes Reported in NIBRS, 1997-99


September 2001, NCJ 186765
By Kevin J. Strom
BJS Statistician

"Racially motivated hate crimes most frequently 

targeted blacks. Six in ten racially biased incidents 

targeted blacks, and 3 in 10 targeted whites."
 

Bryan Stevenson - EJI 

Landus Anderson - True 'B-Ball' Inspiration with Big Heart Game!

 SPECIAL REPORT: 

With all the well deserved hype surrounding 'J-Lin' (Jeremy Lin, point guard - New York Knicks), good news about 'ballers' on big stages always gets plenty of press. 

But just because million dollar players get the added benefit of media attention, it doesn't mean big game and, more importantly, big heart b-ballers don't exists elsewhere - on smaller and less well known courts. 

Surfing the net we discovered a young cat from Tallahassee, Florida with major game, heart and swagg, despite his obvious "so-called" physical limitation. Who is he? 

          The Name:  Landus Anderson

                                           'The One Arm Assassin'  

                          
The Game:  Basketball (B-Ball)

  Anderson - 'The One Arm Assassin'

Don't get it twisted, although 'LA' has nerve damage in his right arm, just imagine what he'd do with both arms fully automic; he gets his - fuh sho - against the toughest defenders'. Rebounds, too? Yeah boy!  

Aight, hold up, Landus does have his doubters -- those who fear he may not be able to handle playing with and against college players, but his coach is highly confident that if given an honest opportunity - his specially inspired player will hold his own. 

Landus Anderson - Heart, Leader, Baller!

Averaged: 21.5 ppg and 8 assists (last summer to lead his team to final four)

2.5 blocked shots

2.9 steals

The game is 10% hustle, 90% mental toughness -- believe that!

So check it, if you agree that this kid deserves an honest look and opportunity to shine at the next level, as well as pursue his educational goals, let us and the world know about it. Let's support this youngster, and others like him, as much as we support million dollar 'ballers' like Jeremy Lin. One love!

Veteran AAU Coach, Curtis Miller said this about Landus:

"He's a talent. He can shoot outside, he can take it inside, he can overpower you skill wise, has basketball IQ. The sky is the limit."

"If dude got skills and is given the opportunity he deserves for his hard work and dedication to the game -- let him shine and don't hate. That's keepin' it realer-than-real...that's hip-hop!" ~T.F. Hodge