Trayvon Martin's Parents First Appearance Since Zimmerman's Acquittal

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On Thursday, July 25, 2013, journalist and global humanitarian, Soledad O’Brien and husband, Brad Raymond will host their Third Annual Benefit Dinner for the Soledad O’Brien + Brad Raymond Foundation. Highlighting the best of New Orleans’ food, music and culture with the vibrancy of New York City as a backdrop, this year’s event “New Orleans To New York City” will serve as fundraiser for the foundation’s goal to assist young women with successfully attaining and excelling in higher education.

This foundation has raised funds for the young women it supports with financial resources, mentoring support and other resources to aid in their ultimate success. The annual gala is a tribute to the foundation’s beginnings in New Orleans where they initially launched their support of students living in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina.

Check out more on the event here.

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Rumor swirled that Justin Timberlake would be sued by the foundation Take Back The Night because of one of his latest singles of the same name. The “Mirrors” singer claimed he’d never heard of the organization and the executive director of Take Back The Night, Katherine Koestner claims, “Everyone at Take Back the Night is really shocked, because normally, we get asked when people want to use the name.”

The Take Back The Night Foundation serves to create safe communities and respectful relationships through awareness events and initiatives. We seek to end sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual abuse and all other forms of sexual violence.

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Omar is over-the-moon about his book making mainstream waves and commented, “I couldn’t be happier to embark on this journey with Codeblack Films (Kevin Hart’s “Let Me Explain”) and Global Renaissance Entertainment Group. I have every confidence that my brand has found the perfect home with one of the most effective machines in Hollywood.”

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Up Next: Trayvon Martin’s Parents Make Media Appearances

Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin made the morning-show rounds today, speaking out for the first time after George Zimmerman’s not-guilty verdict was announced July 13. Trayvon Martin’s parents were somber and resigned in each appearance, repeatedly expressing their shock at the verdict — and indicating that they may be moving forward with a civil suit.

On CBS This Morning, Tracy opened up by saying, “I want America to know that Trayvon was a fun-loving child. He was our child. We miss him dearly. Just to have your child’s life taken away from you like that, it hurts. And it’s a process that will take a long time to start to recovery from.”

Once Trayvon’s parents appeared on “The Today Show,” they conversation with Matt Lauer focused on race. “This would have never happened — so obviously, race played some type of role,” Martin responded when asked if this case was about race.

But it was Sybrina’s words on “Good Morning America,” that hung in the air, This sends a “terrible message to other little black and brown boys … They can’t walk fast. They can’t walk slow. So what do they do? How do they get home without people assuming you are doing something wrong? Trayvon wasn’t doing anything wrong.”

Check Out More On Trayvon Martin’s Parents On CBS.

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