George Zimmerman, the Florida man accused of murdering unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, was found not guilty Saturday. The verdict, following a heavily watched trial, came after the jury, consisting of six women (some mothers), deliberated for over 16 hours, choosing not to convict Zimmerman on charges including Manslaughter and Murder in the second degree.
After the verdict was delivered, many an artist (R&B, Gospel and others) took to Twitter to express being "disappointed," "devastated" and "sick." Some also plead for peace.
See their tweets below:
"Florida?…we have a problem! #ZimmermanTrial. Going to bed. This has ruined my whole night. :( #JusticeForTrayvon" — Tamar Braxton.
"Can't even gather words to express my hurt for Trayvon's family. Devastated." — Trey Songz
"#Disappointed … literally in tears right now, over the way a KILLER was found not guilty!!? KeepingTrayvon's family in my prayers! In shock!" — Kelly Rowland
"I'm a Florida girl but right now I'm so ashamed of my home state smh. No Justice. No Peace. Prayinng for the Martin family. #SoSad" — Vonzell Solomon
"I feel sick. #RIPTrayvonMartin" — Miley Cyrus
"My heart is heavy…for all who knew and loved #TrayvonMartin. His life mattered. This is shameful." — Mandy Moore
"Praying for #Trayvonsfamily" — LeToya Luckett
"I'm sick to my stomach. This is so sad so unfair so unjust. No one should be acquitted for killing a child after following them around." — Kenya Moore
"This is the saddest news ever!!! #whatsjustice #pray4theMartinFamily" — Rihanna
"And our taxes paid for that trial. We just paid to see a murderer walk free after killing an innocent unarmed little boy. #GodBlessAmerica" — Nicki Minaj
"Whenever Some One Has Done Wrong, They Will Have To Face It. No Matter What. God Will Handle It. For There Is No Powere Greater Than His." — Ciara
"Hug your babies extra tight tonight everyone. #prayerstothemartinfamily" — Ledisi
"My heart hurts." — John Legend
"Wildin is fruitless. Alternatives welcome, needed, encouraged, supported!!!!! Praise God." — Jill Scott
"I'm leaving the studio and going to be with my son! Travyon's dad won't have that opportunity again. That's wrong. No justice. #TTLO" — Rico Love
"America… #wakeup I pray we stop the black on black… Crimes we commit amongst each other. It's hard to not make this about #race but look around. No hate or anger in my heart- simply hurt for the Martin family and I pray for UNITY! This is A wake up call- LET US PRAY. Gnite world." — Sammie
"ZIMMERMAN FOUND "NOT GUILTY"…..my heart is heavy. i don't know what to say…this is horrible~! I pray 4peace in the MARTIN family, in Sanford..This isn't good. Praying 4the protection of Zimmerman, also…& his family. GOD help in this. I don't know what else to say….this just isn't right or good. why couldn't a black young man just walk home from a store…in his father's neighborhood? what did he do besides being black walking home? How does walking HOME doing NO wrong except WALKING cause a stranger who saw him do NOTHING 2cause him 2follow, scare, harrass & KILL him?" — Donnie McClurkin
"My heart is truly broken. We dedicate this video to Trayvon Martin+his family. God Bless our children." — Diddy
The Trayvon Martin trial verdict has left many celebrities heartbroken. From Tamar Braxton to Trey Songz, Kelly Rowland and more, the news of George Zimmerman’s acquittal on all charges is devastating for those in the entertainment industry who had followed the case closely. With a heavy heart comes an outcry from these stars; their grief over this injustice has reverberated throughout social media with a call to action against racism and gun violence. This article will explore how some of music’s biggest names are responding to the tragedy of Trayvon Martin’s death and what they plan to do going forward.
Trayvon Martin was just 17 years old when he lost his life due to senseless gun violence in Sanford, Florida back in 2012. The young man’s death sparked national outrage as people across the country called out for justice – only to have it denied after six long weeks of court proceedings that ended on July 13th with a not guilty verdict for George Zimmerman, who was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Trayvon Martin.
Many high profile personalities were vocal about wanting justice served during the trial, including artists like Tamar Braxton, Trey Songz, Kelly Rowland and others whose hearts are now broken by the reality that no justice could be found. These celebs expressed their devastation online through Twitter posts and Instagram photos – connecting emotionally with fans over this grave injustice while simultaneously calling attention to systemic racism still pervasive today.
Celebrity Reactions
Celebrities have reacted with shock and dismay to the verdict of not guilty in the trial of George Zimmerman, who was charged with second-degree murder for killing Trayvon Martin. Many stars took to Twitter and other social media networks to express their sorrow over this heartbreaking decision.
Tamar Braxton tweeted that she was “devastated” by the outcome. Trey Songz shared a photo on Instagram saying “My heart aches,” while Kelly Rowland also posted her thoughts online, saying “I’m shaking my head in disbelief.” Additionally, singer John Legend wrote: “Our system of justice is broken when a man can kill an unarmed child and face no accountability”.
The reactions from celebrities show how deeply they feel about this sad event, one that has sparked nationwide outrage. It’s clear these stars are hoping for justice for Trayvon as well as his family – something which didn’t happen today.
Public Outcry
The disappointment and grief of celebrities over the verdict in the Zimmerman trial reflects the public’s reaction as a whole. The decision has sparked outrage across America, with many people taking to social media networks and other outlets to voice their distress. Protests have broken out in several major cities including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles – all demanding justice for Trayvon Martin. The hashtag #TrayvonMartin began trending on Twitter shortly after the verdict was announced, sparking an online conversation about race relations in America today.
It appears that many Americans feel this is yet another example of injustice towards minorities – particularly African Americans – by our legal system. This tragedy has been seen by some as a wake-up call to those who deny racism still exists in our society. It also serves as an emotional reminder that we must come together as a nation and fight against prejudice in order to ensure equality for everyone living within our borders.
Clearly, this controversial case has touched a nerve with millions around the country who are calling for change. People everywhere continue to demand accountability from our judicial system while standing up for what is right and just.
Conclusion
I, along with many other people, am devastated by the verdict in the Zimmerman trial. Although Trayvon will never get justice on this earth, his memory lives on through those who have been affected and motivated by his story. Celebrities such as Tamar Braxton, Trey Songz and Kelly Rowland have all expressed their sadness over the injustice of the situation. It is clear that they are not alone in feeling a deep sense of loss for an innocent young man whose life was tragically taken away from him without any semblance of justice being served.
The public outcry has also been loud and passionate. People across America have come together to voice their outrage at the decision made by a jury that failed to take into account the gravity of what had happened and instead chose to absolve George Zimmerman of all responsibility for taking Trayvon’s life. This case has highlighted once again how much work still needs to be done when it comes to racial equality and social justice within our society – something which we should all strive towards achieving.
This tragic event serves as a reminder that no matter how hard we try, we may never truly get justice for those who were wronged or receive closure for our own pain and hurt – but if anything positive can be taken away from this experience it is that even though one person’s life was lost; countless others found strength in uniting against racism and prejudice. We must continue fighting until true equality is achieved for everyone regardless of race or background.
