I hope to God the sarc tag is not needed.
Posted on 05/03/2017 7:43:32 PM PDT by TigerClaws
Five years after his death sparked international dialog about racism, social justice and community policing, Trayvon Martin will be honored for the industrial ambitions he held as a teenager growing up in Sanford, FL. Florida Memorial University will posthumously award a bachelor’s of aeronautical science to Martin, to be received by his parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin during the school’s annual spring commencement ceremony on May 13.
Officials say the degree honors Martin’s life-long dream of becoming a pilot, and continues to highlight the family’s commitment to social justice. Martin’s parents, both social justice activists and co-founders of The Trayvon Martin Foundation, which is housed on the FMU campus.
“As we approach 50 years in Miami Gardens, this commencement holds a special place in all of our hearts. This academic year is symbolic of the transformative changes that we continue tomake to our academic programs that extend to benefit the community, such as our Cybersecurity degree program and Cyber Warrior Diversity center that offers certificates to local residents and professionals,” said Florida Memorial President Roslyn Clark-Artis. “Of special significance is awarding posthumously the Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation to Trayvon Martin. Sybrina, our alum, epitomizes strength and dignity as she uplifts other victims of violence while effecting change for a more equal and just society.”
Florida Memorial University is also one of four universities nationally designated as a CESSNA pilot center.
As long as he is the prototype for the degree I say, “Posthumous award all you want.”
They give degrees in decomposition?
A perfect spot for pigeon droppings.
Agreed. Barbara Billingsley notwithstanding, ATC doesn't speak jive.
Exactly. What a slam to decent people with true ambition.
I can only assume he didn’t get his wings after his attempted assault on George Zimmerman.
Florida Memorial University?
Florida Memorial - for brain dead people?
It would be different if he had actually completed three years toward the degree.
I hope to God the sarc tag is not needed.
Sure hope he puts that degree to good use. Oh, wait....
A BS in Purple “Drank”?
The way Harry Chapin did...
“...other victims of violence.”
Don’t start none, won’t be none, right?
Is this school accredited? The Cyber Warrior Diversity program sounds cool.
He had to brutally attack George, a WHITE Hispanic, because George was “looking at him”. Trayvon didn't ax fo no degree neither he earned it.
Yes but you wouldn’t want me flying your plane either. Certainly not over Macho Grande.
Yup....pile-it here, and pile-it there.
But wait...hadn't he just started turning his life around? Surely getting the education and training to become a pilot was just within his grasp./s
This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.
I don't remember how old he was, maybe 19? Did he even finish high school?
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