The Lab3L presents...a Tribute to Trayvon Martin

Two years ago today, in Sanford, Florida Trayvon Martin an unarmed 17 year old was gunned down in his own neighborhood. His abuser, George Zimmerman was released 5 hours after being in custody under Florida's strange Stand Your Ground law. Trayvon's parents refused to believe that Zimmerman should be left with no consequences for his actions and will the help of civil right leaders, politicians, protesters and the media Zimmerman was charged with murder 6 weeks later. Sadly, the justice system did not serve it's complete purpose as Zimmerman was found 'Not Guilty' on July 13, 2013.

This case was another sad example of racial profiling in America that went to far. Furthermore, it shows how broken the justice system truly is. Our justice system has a favorite and It is up to the citizens to come together, bring awareness, discuss, protest and VOTE in order to make it so the law can work in the favor of the other.

With Trayvon Martin in mind, peaceful rallies and vigils were held across the nation, demanding a federal trial of Zimmerman for violations of civil laws as well as demanding a repeal of the dangerous, Stand Your Ground laws. As a result of this trial, many have become inspired to speak out through protest, art and music as a means to provoke change in their own communities. 

We have an exclusive visual collaboration created in memory of Trayvon Martin. Nico Latte Productions uses 'Lost', the tenth track on Lucid America's debut album, 'Dark Romantic Poetry' as the soundtrack to unfold a powerful moment in time from first person point of view. 

Produced, Filmed and Edited by Nico Latte Productions, a one woman Production Company, this version of 'Lost' is set at the 2012 NAACP, Trayvon Martin Rally in Atlanta, GA and includes footage from the March on Washington. The video is complimented by Maverick's enticing flow, Uche's art of story telling and the harmonious sound of Destiney Greene over a nicely produced beat.

So without further adieu, The Lab3L presents in collaboration with Nico Latte Productions the Premiere of 'Lost' in Loving Memory of Trayvon Martin.

We've come along way, let's continue to fight racial profiling and keep hope alive for a more unified nation.