by August Lady
Member since:
November 18, 2006

The Power Of Social Media In The Trayvon Martin Tragedy

March 22, 2012 10:03 AM UTC (Updated: March 22, 2012 10:32 AM UTC)
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"Last week, the fatal shooting of a black Florida teenager by a neighborhood watch captain had gained little media attention beyond the state's newspapers, a smattering of mainstream media outlets and several prominent black journalists.



Today, the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin is dominating the news in America, the latest example of how the fury of the social media machine and technology continue to transform the very definition of news, and the way that news is reported, written and delivered in this country and around the world."

 

Memorial to slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin

The sun shines light on a memorial in honor of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed teen who was shot last month by a neighborhood watch captain in Sanford, Fla. (Red Huber / Orlando Sentinel / March 19, 2012)

 

 

Trayvon Martin case: Evidence of the power of Twitter

Demands for justice in Trayvon Martin case fueled by social media

Social media vaulted Trayvon Martin case into spotlight

Trayvon Martin Shooting Death Sparks Outrage on Social Media

'Million Hoodie' march takes Union Square in protest of

 

Note: According to Change.org, Trayvon's petition is the fastest growing petition in internet history. Think George is thinking, "I'm in trouble now?!?!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments: 12

August Lady Mar 22, 2012, 10:09am UTC
Oops, some links not working~fixing...
August Lady Mar 22, 2012, 10:19am UTC
All fixed :)
RedBird. B. Mar 22, 2012, 11:45am UTC
I can understand the outrage across the Country.
I hate things like that. Me, listening to the phone calls, suspects the watch dog totally. But we haven't heard the story of the police.
We've only heard part of the evidence. I don't see how anything we heard points to the teen as guilty. But I've been very dog sure dogmatic before and changed my mind by the time I heard all the evidence. :) I'm so glad that they are being pushed to make things public. That way they will both get fair hearings.
He sure sounded innocent talking to his girl friend.
August Lady Mar 22, 2012, 2:25pm UTC
That's just it Glome, I don't think we've heard the evidence~we've heard the side of the shooter thru the cops who decided that was the end of the story. There's already a call for the police chief to step down, and before this is over, more heads will most likely roll...
Rosa j. Mar 22, 2012, 1:27pm UTC
On the flip side of the coin, this killing makes America look bad. There is no destruction so penetrating as inside destruction and the monster within...this is a form of insanity at its worst point. My comment is not directed at the news-media, it is directed at the manner in which this country is becoming somewhat of a "melting pot" for lack of a better word. No doubt, this is really an outrage in areas that might be a surprise to many.
Sandy Moore Mar 22, 2012, 2:23pm UTC
This kind of stuff is getting worse all the time. One never knows what will happen next or by who. It is sad what is taking place in this world.
August Lady Mar 22, 2012, 2:30pm UTC
That's what I keep thinking about~that this kid's trip to a convenience store would end his life. How could something so innocent turn out so wrong?!!?
Sandy Moore Apr 12, 2012, 9:55pm UTC

This world is sure going to pieces.
ʚϊɞ Carol ʚϊɞ Mar 22, 2012, 3:37pm UTC
A senseless tragedy.
michele r. Mar 23, 2012, 3:52am UTC
I am sure that the more details that come out the worse it will be. I cannot imagine being the parents in this situation. I hope that Justice is served.
Dennis Gilman Mar 28, 2012, 3:06pm UTC
Oh yeah, "I'm in trouble now." is definitely the thought going through Zimmerman's mind.

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