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Related: About this forumPeople Get Ready-The Impressions(for Trayvon Martin and those who mourn)
In memory of Trayvon Martin, in sympathy with his family, in the rising spirit of rage and fear at this horrific verdict, and in tribute to Lester Chambers, who, according to his Facebook page, was assaulted on stage tonight when he announced that he would sing this song and dedicate it to Trayvon.
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People Get Ready-The Impressions(for Trayvon Martin and those who mourn) (Original Post)
Ken Burch
Jul 2013
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grasswire
(50,130 posts)1. thank you, and thank Curtis Mayfield. nt
madrchsod
(58,162 posts)2. this is what restores my faith in mankind....
School Teacher
(71 posts)3. May God Comfort You, Mrs. Martin
I am so sending love and solidarity for Mrs. Martin and for every Black mother in America tonight!
IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)4. So sad.
How can people treat each other so cruelly? Seems to come easy for some. I salute Mr. Chambers for his bravery.