Races differ over George Zimmerman verdict: Poll
A new Washington Post-ABC News poll surveying public reactions to the recent George Zimmerman verdict reveals vast racial gaps among sentiments. While 86% of African-Americans surveyed disapproved of the jury’s not-guilty verdict, only 31% of whites disapproved. Eighty-seven percent of African-Americans felt the shooting was “unjustified,” compared with 33% of whites. The poll also found that 87% of African-Americans said they see inequality in the criminal justice system, compared with 41% of whites.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep.16: From Island to island, how football helped overcome tragedy Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks to Carey football player James McGrath about how he has persevered after losing his parents at a young age, and to the Lahainaluna (Hawaii) High School football coach about how his team persevered after the Maui wildfires of 2023, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the All-Long Island teams photo shoot.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep.16: From Island to island, how football helped overcome tragedy Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks to Carey football player James McGrath about how he has persevered after losing his parents at a young age, and to the Lahainaluna (Hawaii) High School football coach about how his team persevered after the Maui wildfires of 2023, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the All-Long Island teams photo shoot.
