04/27/2012
On April 26, the NAACP Hollywood Bureau hosted a rally in Los Angeles for justice for Trayvon Martin. The purpose of the rally was to advocate for crime victims and their families of senseless crimes; educate young people on conflict resolution techniques; increase public awareness against all forms of profiling; and enact the Trayvon Martin legislation to prevent the inappropriate application of the stand your ground principles. Special guests included the family of Trayvon Martin, Attorneys from Parks & Crump, NAACP President & CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Bishop Charles E. Blake. Celebrity guests included singer Mary Mary, rapper David Banner, comedian Paul Rodriguez and radio host Big Boy.
