Every time I think of Treyvon Martin I see my son's face.

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25. Kids in hoodies were part of the march for Trayvon yesterday in L.A.

They were a constant reminder of why this fight, at this time, is so important...



Riding public transportation before and after the march--buses, subways and commuter rail--I was surrounded by minority kids who deserve a better future.

Coming home, when my train reached my station, I was waiting to get off with a young Black couple and their child. The young man pointed out my 'Million Hoodie March L.A.' shirt to his wife, and after we talked about that, he thanked me.

I was a little taken aback, because I didn't expect to be thanked just for being a white man involved in this issue. I was only able to say, "We're doing it for ALL of us"--not the best response, but the best I could manage at the time.

On the way home from the station I stopped at Walgreen's, and the young white woman who checked me out commented on my shirt. Being in a very red community of CA where displaying anything progressive, dem, or, at least to some extent, even anti-racism is almost an act of defiance, it was heartening to find this young woman knowledgable about the issue and about the marches and rallies occurring in our area--and VERY supportive.

The question used to be, "If not now, when?" Now, finally, for all of the tragedy and grief and loss, something positive is happening. Not an overnight cure, but a step, or two, or three toward a better world for your son.

Thanks for sharing your powerful story, MarianJack. Big K&R!

Love & Peace.
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