The outrage over the George Zimmerman “not guilty” verdict is palpable, with outpourings of support for Trayvon Martin and the family the slain teen left behind evident all over the country.
The biggest question JETmag.com is fielding is: “how do I get involved?” Here are events, petitions and activities (by date) sparked by the outcome of this trial, and ways to move forward, not only for “Justice for Trayvon,” but to draw attention to gun violence in America as well. If you have more suggestions for us, we are updating this list. Please vet these events and donation opportunities independently, as we are merely one resource.
Here’s how you can reach out to us: (via Twitter) @getjetmag (via e-mail) “contact us” form and you can also comment below this post.
ONLINE PETITIONS
National Action Network petition to urge the State Department to investigate George Zimmerman
ONLINE DONATIONS
Trayvon Martin Foundation, which requests you text TMF to 50555 to donate $10 to support civil and criminal legal actions related to the trial
EVENTS (Vigils, Protests, etc.)
SANFORD, FLORIDA
Event: March for Trayvon Martin
Date: July 15 at 5 p.m.
Location: Sanford, Florida
Source: WFTV
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA
Event: Rally and Vigil for Trayvon Martin
Date: July 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: 700 block of N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Source: Winston-Salem Journal
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
Event: Vigil for Trayvon Martin
Date: July 15 at 7p.m.
Location: Brown County Courthouse
Source: Green Bay Press
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Event: Rally for Trayvon Martin
Date: July 15 at 6 p.m.
Location: Hennepin County Center Government
Source: Hoodies Up MN Facebook Page
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA
Event: Candlelight Vigil for Trayvon Martin
Date: July 15 at 7 p.m.
Location: Chapin Park in Myrtle Beach
Source: WPDE
CHICAGO
Event: Anger Management
Date: July 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Rainbow Push Headquarters
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Event: Candlelight Vigil for Trayvon Martin
Date: July 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Chapin Park in Myrtle Beach
Source: Candlelight Vigil for Trayvon B. Martin Facebook Page
NATIONWIDE
Event: 100-city Vigil for Trayvon Martin
Date: July 20
Location: Federal Buildings. For continuing updates or to sign up and organize, visit this National Action Network link.
Source: National Action Network
BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
Event: Protest for Trayvon Martin
Date: July 16 at 5 p.m.
Location: U.S. District Court building
Source: News Times
Event: Protest for Trayvon Martin
Date: July 17 @ 7:15 p.m.
Location: McLevy Green
Source: News Times
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Event: Summit on Urban Violence
Date: July 25-26
Location: Chicago State University
Source: Chicago Tribune
