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Cha

(305,182 posts)
12. I wholeheartedly agree, Mira..
Tue Aug 6, 2013, 08:42 PM
Aug 2013

When I first saw them I started crying again and then I got busy so more could see these "magnificently and appropriately" done Cover Issues from Ebony.

And, we can continue to heal and keep working towards a safer future for our country's Black Children.

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"Ebony magazine is doing its part to honor the life of Trayvon Martin; to keep the conversation about race in America alive; and to explore “Stand Your Ground” laws with a special edition of its September issue.

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The powerful images give way to an issue that includes an exclusive interview with Trayvon Martin’s parents and a piece with Lee, Kodjoe and Wade exploring how they approach the topic of racism with their sons. Readers will also find an article on racial profiling by Columbia University professor and HuffPost Live host Marc Lamont Hill; a prayer of healing by Bishop T.D. Jakes; a poem for Trayvon Martin by Jill Scott and more.

“As a mother of a young Black boy, the tragedy of Travyon Martin affected me deeply,” said Ebony’s Editor-in-Chief Amy Barnett in a press release. “We simply cannot allow the conversations on this issue to come to a standstill. As the leading source for an authoritative perspective on the African-American community, at Ebony we are committed to serving as a hub for Black America to explore solutions, and to giving readers the information and tools they need to help.

In conjunction with Ebony's five-part “Saving Our Sons” series, which launched in the May 2013 issue, the glossy is partnering with the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African-Americans to host a series of town hall meetings across the country to discuss the state of Black boys. The program will run from November 2013 to December 2014 and commence at Morehouse College.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/06/ebony-trayvon-covers-sons-photos_n_3715134.html

Makes me want to be black. nt Xipe Totec Aug 2013 #1
I do love these peeps who are standing up for Trayvon! Cha Aug 2013 #3
I'm a straight guy, and this is not the purpose of these wonderful cover pics, Aristus Aug 2013 #2
Boris Kodjoe is one heck of Cha Aug 2013 #5
At least you said it first. BrotherIvan Aug 2013 #33
Yes, he is dbackjon Aug 2013 #38
And his son is gorgeous too!! Number23 Aug 2013 #39
you mean Boris Frederic Cecil Tay-Natey Ofuatey-Kodjoe? NoMoreWarNow Aug 2013 #43
Oh sweetie~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #4
I know, she.. I had the Cha Aug 2013 #6
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Aug 2013 #7
You're welcome, Willy Cha Aug 2013 #8
K&R jwirr Aug 2013 #9
This is magnificent and appropriate. Mira Aug 2013 #10
I wholeheartedly agree, Mira.. Cha Aug 2013 #12
Beautiful covers. Brought tears to my eyes. eom japple Aug 2013 #11
I know what you mean, japple.. they Cha Aug 2013 #13
beautiful and moving demigoddess Aug 2013 #14
.. Cha Aug 2013 #16
I'm sitting here trying so hard not to cry! I LOVE IT!!!! LOVE IT!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2013 #15
I didn't bother, LS.. the images are Cha Aug 2013 #17
This die hard Lakers fan has to give props to Dwayne Wade for doing this. Initech Aug 2013 #18
Sweet, Initech! I wondered Cha Aug 2013 #19
Sorry Trayvon. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #20
Thank you, she~ Cha Aug 2013 #21
This pic is my favorite. giftedgirl77 Aug 2013 #30
The Dream Defenders~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #22
"Hoodies Up", she~ Cha Aug 2013 #23
I grew up listening to Harry Belofonte music. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #24
Me too, she.. Cha Aug 2013 #25
Yes that one! Love it~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #26
He got that right, she! Cha Aug 2013 #27
Uplifted hands, uplifted spirits. Thanks Sheshe! freshwest Aug 2013 #32
I love you Trayvon. And thank you Ebony. bravenak Aug 2013 #28
Your post made Cha Aug 2013 #29
Justice4Trayvon. bravenak Aug 2013 #31
A Virtual JustAnotherGen Aug 2013 #44
Soooooo Glad To See This!!! ChiciB1 Aug 2013 #34
We will carry on Justice4Trayvon, ChiciB! And, Cha Aug 2013 #36
Thank you for posting Cha JustAnotherGen Aug 2013 #35
Hey Gen.. Cha Aug 2013 #37
Kick Kick Kick! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #40
For Trayvon, she~ they took it off the Cha Aug 2013 #41
Me too~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #42
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