Post-Racial Society, Huh? 15 Modern Day Cases of Racial Injustices
Trayvon Martin
The case has had arguably the most national attention out of any other on this list, which means most know the story and the injustice done to Martin and his family. A quick review: neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman pursued Martin after being told not to. He “stood his ground” and killed Martin. And the verdict? The jury found Zimmerman not guilty — causing public outrage. These days Zimmerman is calling himself a celebrity — trying to compete in a boxing match.