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Perspectives on the Trayvon Martin Shooting

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President Obama has called on the nation to do some “soul-searching” after the shooting death in Florida of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The incident has sparked protests across the nation. We speak with local African-American men about the tragedy and their own experiences.

Guests:

James Taylor, associate professor of politics at the University of San Francisco

Jabari Gray, development officer for Youth Radio

Myles Bess, production assistant at Youth Radio and a high school senior in Alameda

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