Previously, President Barack Obama delivered a measured statement the day after George Zimmerman was acquitted of murdering Trayvon Martin, calling for "calm reflection." Today during a White House press briefing, Obama spoke candidly about the verdict, mentioning the reality of Black men being racially profiled, himself included.
"When Trayvon Martin was first shot, I said that this could have been my son," began the POTUS. "Another way of saying that is Trayvon Martin could have been me, 35 years ago." - See more at: http://hiphopwired.com
"When Trayvon Martin was first shot, I said that this could have been my son," began the POTUS. "Another way of saying that is Trayvon Martin could have been me, 35 years ago." - See more at: http://hiphopwired.com
