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African-American Lawmakers In Florida Wear Hoodies For Trayvon | At least five lawmakers in Florida will wear hoodies today in solidarity with Trayvon Martin and against people saying Martin is partially responsible for daring to wear a hooded sweatshirt outside. African-American State Senators Eric Adams, Kevin Parker and Bill Perkins will make the sartorial statement today, joined by members Karim Camara and Hakeem Jeffries from the state Assembly side.

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