When President Obama uttered the words “Trayvon Martin could have been me” he joined the millions who’ve rallied to show support for the family of Trayvon Martin. The acquittal of George Zimmerman was a reminder that we do not live in a post-racial society. President Obama stated that the common bond felt by African Americans was “a set of experiences and a history that doesn’t go away.” What if some of the most influential political leaders were Trayvon Martin? Where would society be?
