Disturbing?" Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations, the Community
Building Initiative and Mecklenburg Ministries will co-host a
community conversation on the February 26 shooting in Florida of 17-
year-old Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch volunteer George
Zimmerman.
WHERE: Little Rock AME Zion Church, 401 North McDowell Street
WHEN: Wednesday, April 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
WHY: The Martin shooting has generated important questions about race,
gun rights and the criminal justice system. "We believe it is
important for our community to make time for a fair and safe
conversation about this incident," said Community Relations Executive
Director Willie Ratchford. "While some people consider it a terrible
injustice, others perceive it to be a rush to judgment ."
