- 07/19/2013 by Linda Perry Barr (WBAI News)

Today President Barack Obama spoke about the pain in the African American Community over the death of Trayvon Martin and the verdict in the Zimmerman murder case. He said Trayvon Martin could have been him. In an unexpected news briefing, the President said there should be a review of state and local laws including Florida's Stand your Ground Law. He went on to address areas where he said his administration and the rest of nation could focus.