Did Zimmerman's Brother Go Too Far?

March 25, 2013 Subscribe · Forward Zimmerman's Brother Compares Trayvon To Alleged Killer George Zimmerman's family has repeatedly spoken out in his defense against his portrayal as a villain in the media. But Zimmerman's brother, Robert Zimmerman Jr., has created a bit of a firestorm on Twitter with his bizarre defense on behalf of his sibling, comparing Trayvon Martin to an alleged killer. Robert Zimmerman took to the social network on Sunday, sharing a photo of De'Marquis Elkins, a teen charged with the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old in Georgia, and Trayvon Martin flipping the middle finger.  Continue reading... Robin Roberts To Be Honored With Major Award 'Help! I Can't Stop Sleeping With My No-Good Ex' Mathew Knowles Breaks His Silence On Family Turmoil Zimmerman's Brother Compares Trayvon To Alleged Killer Kimani Gray Funeral Highlights Human Cost of Stop and Frisk PHOTOS: The Week's Best Style Moments Zimmerman's Brother Compares Trayvon To Alleged Killer WATCH: How Alicia Keys Gets That Smokin' Hot Body Zimmerman's Brother Compares Trayvon To Alleged Killer Mom Of The Month: Lawyer LaShann DeArcy Hall WATCH: How Alicia Keys Gets That Smokin' Hot Body TAVIS SMILEY Education Under Arrest: Taking America Out of Its Comfort Zone Schools have literally become gateways to prison, instead of gateways to learning. When we wrapped filming, I kept thinking to myself, "There has to be a better way." Thankfully, there is. Continue reading... RUHA BENJAMIN, PH.D. Beyond Tokenistic Inclusion: Science, Citizenship, and Changing the Questions The scientific community prides itself on free and open inquiry, and yet when it comes to raising questions about the social and political implications of our work, a peculiar form of self-censorship seems to be at work. Continue reading... MATTHEW LYNCH, ED.D. Diverse Conversations: Supporting Underserved Populations in Higher Education First-generation, low-income and minority students fare better when they have adequate access to financial aid, support programs that properly introduce them to and sustain them through the academy, and proper high school preparation that equips them to handle the rigor of college work. Continue reading... SCOTT THUMMA, PH.D. Racial Diversity Increasing In U.S. Congregations If heaven is going to include all races, it's encouraging to see our faith communities beginning to reflect that reality in the present. Continue reading... MINISTER LESLIE WATSON MALACHI Why the Fights for Racial Justice and LGBT Equality Are Inseparable As a woman of color, I am always frightened when I see a group being singled out for restricted rights. In this pivotal moment in our country's history, we must stand on the side of compassion and equality. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here. Huffington Post, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003