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March 28, 2012

Trayvon Martin’s Parents Address Hate Crimes Panel 
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On Tuesday, Trayvon Martin's parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin,
testified before a House panel on hate crimes and racial profiling.

Sybrina Fulton: "Trayvon was our son, but Trayvon is your son. A lot of
people can relate to our situation and it breaks their heart just like
it breaks mine. Thank you for everything."

Tracy Martin: "I would like to say thank you to everyone who is
supportive of our family, everyone who has helped us stand tall in this
matter, everyone who is holding the legacy of Trayvon and making sure
that he did not indeed die in vain, just like to say thank you and he's
sadly missed and we will continue to fight for justice 
for him."

Also speaking at the hearing were Congressmembers Cedric Richmond of
Louisiana and Frederica Wilson, who represents the Florida district
where Trayvon Martin lived.

Cedric Richmond: "I, as a member of Congress, I, as a black male who
wear a hoodie, I, as a black male who buy Skittles and walk down the
street 
drinking iced tea all the time, I am Trayvon Martin."

Frederica Wilson: "This investigation is laced with racial profiling,
lies and murder. Trayvon was hunted, chased, tackled and shot.
Ill-conceived laws and lax gun laws all contribute to this tragedy. In
closing, Mr. Zimmerman should be arrested immediately for his own
safety."



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