Worst Nightmare

When I first heard about this story from Orlando, Fl, I thought to myself, "This is every parent's worst nightmare." But let's be real -- this is every parent of a black child's worst nightmare.

Zimmerman was carrying a a 9 millimeter handgun. Martin was carrying a bag of Skittles and a can of iced tea. [ABC News]

--"What Everyone Should Know About Trayvon Martin (1995-2012)

If anyone tries to tell you that we live in a post-race society, please remind them just how wrong they are.

My heart goes out to Trayvon's family and friends, who have lost so much. And my great fierce prayers go out for non-violent justice in this and every case like it.