What The Tweets Are Saying About Trayvon Martin

March 21, 2012 - 2:29 pm by VIBE

The killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin has been dominating social conversations. And with the FBI and Justice Dept now investigating the incident, we hope it's not going anywhere. Much of the chatter has revolved around the shooter, George Zimmerman, not being arrested or charged. Here's what critics and talking heads are saying.

Trayvon Martin

Toure

@Toure: Trayvon Martin killed for HWB (Hoodieing While Black)

Russell Simmons

@UncleRUSH (Russell Simmons): Trayvon Martin didn’t die so we can create a race war he died so we can promote better understanding. We must start honest dialogue….

Roland Martin

@rolandsmartin: Now all of a sudden Fla Gov Rick Scott is launching an investigation into the #Trayvon Martin shooting. Way to stay ahead of the game, Rick! @rolandsmartin: My anger goes beyond just the #Trayvon Martin case. It points to how these stories are marginalized and ignored. Too few of us in the newsrooms!

Oprah

@Oprah: @Richardafowler yes, and I think it’s a good thing when people are OUTRAGED by injustice. It speaks to our humanity. Apathy is an enemy.

Mike Epps

@therealmikeepps: White people you will never look suspect like trayvon Martin !!

John Legend

@johnlegend: Yes, even if he didn’t say “fuckin coons” there’s still clearly racist motives at play. He judged him at a distance then acted.

Dream Hampton

@dreamhampton: We lift Trayvon up when we say his name, when we give him our attention, but spend time today meditating on some good too. @dreamhampton: I hate the sanctimonious way ppl try to shame ppl for the way they react to a tragedy like Trayvon Martin, or Oscar Grant, or the next.

Dr Steve Perry

@DrStevePerry: As a father, principal & educated Black man I should feel powerful. Instead I feel more vulnerable than ever. Justice can’t survive silence. @DrStevePerry: Trayvon’s dad put it best when he posited – ‘If my son was the 1 who shot a White man he would not be walking around free.’ Sounds about rt @DrStevePerry: It breaks my heart as a father, principal & Black man to again admit that it just ain’t safe to be a black male. We’re dying of everything.. @DrStevePerry: The 911 tapes of a child CLEARLY SCREAMING for help followed a single point blank gunshot is the most disturbing thing I’ve ever heard.

D.L. Hughley

@RealDlHughley: What happened 2 Trayvon Martin is the GREATEST fear of every parent of a black male child! It keeps u awake til they walk through the door!

Anderson Cooper

@andersoncooper: I just intvd #trayvonmartin’s father. He insists it’s his son’s voice on the 911 call crying out for help. @AC360 8p, 10p @andersoncooper: Do you think if #trayvonmartin had been white would he have been labeled “suspicious”? Would his shooter have been arrested? @AC360, 8p, 10p