Trayvon Martin

Alumna Jennifer Cobbina discusses the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement as seen in this summer’s protests

Alumna Jennifer Cobbina discusses the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement as seen in this summer’s protests

The 2009 PhD graduate is an associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State and authored the book "Hands Up, Don’t Shoot" about the protests in Ferguson and Baltimore....

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Passion for social justice makes Lucy Grimshaw ‘a perfect fit’ for Newman Civic Fellowship

Passion for social justice makes Lucy Grimshaw ‘a perfect fit’ for Newman Civic Fellowship

Grimshaw, a sophomore double majoring in public policy and social work, was one of 290 students nationwide chosen to be part of the program's 2020-21 cohort....

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Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, spurs UMSL audience to deeper understanding of others

Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, spurs UMSL audience to deeper understanding of others

Five years ago this week, Sybrina Fulton (at left) lost her son, Trayvon Martin. She spoke at UMSL Feb. 22 and met afterward with UMSL students....

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