17-year-old Florida teen, Trayvon Martin
They're asking people to show up wearing hoodies.
On February 26, 2012, Martin, a17-year-old Florida teen, was gunned down by his neighbor, George Zimmerman, who says he felt threatened by him. Investigators say Martin was unarmed. Zimmerman was never arrested or charged, and that's what has created a National controversy.
Rallies have been held across the country and the calls for justice have caused the police chief to temporarily step down.
The community is encouraged to attend the rally.
About Saint Paul’s College
Founded in 1888 and affiliated with the Episcopal Church, Saint Paul’s College is a private, historically black, accredited, four-year coeducational and culturally diverse liberal arts institution of higher learning located on a beautiful 183-acre campus in the rolling hills of Brunswick County in Southern Virginia. Saint Paul’s offers baccalaureate degrees in the arts and sciences, teacher education endorsements, professional and pre-professional programs, and the only Single Parent Support System program for degree-seeking single parents in Virginia. Saint Paul’s offers an accelerated degree program for working adults in four locations across Virginia including Richmond, Farmville, Franklin and Lawrenceville.
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Private, Episcopal-related, liberal arts, co-educational historically Black college, founded in 1888.
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