In the wake of Trayvon Martin case and the conclusion of the Zimmerman Trial another African American teenage martyr has lost his life in the state of Florida.
On November 23, 2012, another 17-year-old African American named Jordan Davis was shot to death following a verbal argument over loud music coming from Jordan's car, according to Jacksonville, FL authorities.
Michael Dunn, a white, 46-year-old software developer, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Davis.
Dunn claimed he saw a gun in Jordan's car Dunn felt threatened and shot him at least 8 or 9 times killing Davis.
Dunn reportedly drove off and stopped to buy a slice of pizza. He claimed that he was unaware that his shots killed the young man.
What Has Happened So Far... Well one judge has removed herself from the case. Dunn has been charged with first-degree murder and three counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Jordan Davis's parents wait for answers and still hold onto hopes that there will be amendments made to Florida's "Stand Your Ground" Law, which allows citizens to use force in self-defense if they feel threatened. The same law that was examined in the Trayvon Martin case as well as the Zimmerman Trial.
Toni's Thoughts: I have been reading many blogs and news coverage and people are asking why hasn't this case got as much press as the Trayvon Martin case. It is not that people do not care, many people are just speaking about the case because his parents are reaching out to press. They have been grieving and building a bond with Trayvon's parents. As an African American woman I can say this hurts my heart I cried before I typed this blog post. This hits close to home I have a brother and many teenage cousins that are African American men that could be potential targets you never know. America does not want to deal with the race issue in the once upon a time it was blunt, then it became covert, but now its blunt all over again.
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