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In today’s top news, Rosa Parks statue was unveiled on Capitol Hill today; New York rallies for the anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death; and George Zimmerman’s lawyers want to dispel racial overtones in case.
Rosa Parks statue was unveiled on Capitol Hill today and the president honored her for being “mighty in courage.” [BET]
The first anniversary of the death of Trayvon Martin was highlighted by a rally and candlelight vigil in New York City. [BET]
George Zimmerman’s lawyers say they want to dispel racial overtones in the case of Trayvon Martin’s killing. [CNN]
Gun control advocate Robin Kelly is the Democratic nominee for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, once held by Jesse Jackson Jr. [TheGrio]
Supreme Court justices are hearing arguments today in a challenge to part of the Voting Rights Act. [TheRoot]
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned a settlement dividing up the multimillion-dollar estate of James Brown. [AP]
Singer Bobby Brown was sentenced to 55 days in jail for DUI. [BET]
The White House may send body armor and armored vehicles to rebels in Syria, and provide them with military training as well. [Al Jazeera]
Six world powers have concluded talks on Tehran’s nuclear program in Almaty and will meet in Istanbul next month. [CNN]
Rihanna has filed a restraining order against a man who broke into her neighbor’s home last week. The man thought it was Rihanna’s house. [Today Show]
