WE are Trayvon Martin.

I have some thoughts on this video, particularly for anyone who agrees with it.  

I am not Trayvon Martin.  You are not Trayvon Martin.  None of us is Trayvon Martin.  We are all alive and breathing, and Trayvon is dead. 

With that being said, don't exclude me. 

So tell me... what, exactly, is the "white-appropriate" way to stand up for Trayvon?  Should I stand among supporters without my hoodie because there's no way I could possibly understand what it's like to be black?  This is so counterproductive.  How can we possibly stand together in solidarity against this (and other racially-driven hate crimes) if supporters are constantly being segregated by how much they can identify with Trayvon?  We're missing the point.  If it's equality and justice we're fighting for, then we need to stand united- black, white, Latino, Asian, interracial- UNITED, for a change.  

It's time for CHANGE.  It's BEEN time for change.  And, honestly, I think change is coming.  I want a better tomorrow, and an even better day after that.  Other than the obvious "white bitch" remark, I've never been  discriminated against, but I sure as hell have been racially profiled- by people who think I can't begin to understand what it's like to be Trayvon because I'm white. Nothing is going to change unless we let our guards down and join forces with other people fighting for the same goal.  Don't exclude me.  Embrace me.  My voice with yours is louder than yours alone, and it's going to take all of our voices to make a difference. 
We have to do this together. 

WE are Trayvon Martin.


Oh, one last thing- I wasn't taught any of that shit she talks about in the video.  And, don't call me George Zimmerman- I have nothing in common with that racist trash.