Seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin was killed on February 26. People across the country have rallied to support this young man’s family and call for the apprehension of his killer, George Zimmerman. People from all different racial and ethnic backgrounds have marched together, signed petitions, donned hoodies, and expressed their hurt, outrage, and dismay over this young man’s death. Anyone with a heart can understand the utter pain felt by Trayvon’s parents. To lose a child is perhaps the most devastating thing that can happen in one’s life.

On the campuses of historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s) students are rallying for justice as well. Across the country, students and, in many cases the presidents at HBCU’s, are gathering together to bring attention to Trayvon Martin as well as all of the other black boys and men who are killed in the United States each year. …

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