Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman on Feburary 26, 2012 in Sanford, Flordia. He was seventeen years old and an African American. Zimmerman was a 28 year old multi-racial man who was the community watch coordinator.

Zimmerman was on a private errand when he saw Martin walking inside the gated community. He was visiting his father and his father's fiancee. Zimmerman then called the police to report that Martin's activities seemed suspicious. Shortly after, there was an altercation followed by a bullet in the chest of Martin at close range.

When the police arrived on the scene, Zimmerman told the police that Martin had attacked him and that the shooting was only a form of self-defense. Zimmerman had a wound to the back of the head & his nose was bleeding. EMS treated Zimmerman on the scence and, afterwards, he was taken to the police station for hours of questioning. A video statement was taped and he was released without being arrested.

Allegations of a racist motivation for the crime sprung up and a special prosecutor was appointed to the case. She chose to file for murder in the second degree against Zimmerman.

Family & friends have a hard time dealing with the tragic loss of Trayvon Martin and the supposed racism behind his death.

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Missing Kids.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is doing all they can to make sure missing kids are returned safely to their families. They are a nonprofit organization that was started in 1984. The organization provides information and resources to law enforcement, families, and children.

An estimated 800,000 children are reported missing; that's more than 2,000 children every day! It is estimated that 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 10 boys will be sexually victimized before the age of 18. Out of these minors, only 1 in 3 will tell anyone.

The Center's website has a number of different features that helps to spread the message and find the missing children. There is a quick search bar that let's you search state, gender, and the number of years they've been missing. You are also able to report things on the website, such as a sighting. There is also a cyber tipline that allows people to report things dealing with sexual abuse.

The website also allows you to donate and stay informed on current issues. It provides resources for parents, law enforcement, childcare providers, attorneys, and the media.

This is depressing, I know. So, they also include a number of success stories. These children need prayers and  help. Put yourself out there. Learn about the system and what's going on with these poor, missing kids. Take the time to get involved; it could mean saving a life.

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