Lawyers Fired for Wearing Orange

On the 16th of March, fourteen employees at a Florida law firm were let go for wearing orange to work. The person from management who fired them told them it was because they thought the employees were protesting management. In an interview, the former employees said that they had been wearing the same color so that they could be recognized as a group when they went out for happy hour. They had no intention of standing up to management. The law firm where they had been employed, the law offices of Elizabeth R. Wellborn, P.A., didn't have any comment as to why these employees were fired. According to Eric K. Gabrielle, a lawyer (not for the same firm), says that under Florida's laws, employers can fire a person "for a good reason, for a bad reason or even for the wrong reason, as long as it's not an unlawful reason." Unfortunately, that means that these former employees may not get the justice they deserve. They'll be forced to find new ways to support their families, all because of a misunderstanding that management wasn't willing to correct.
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/law-firm-fires-14-employees-wearing-orange-shirts-181404912.html

Boy Shot For Being Black

You would think that by now, 50 years after the Civil Rights Movement, ignorant prejudices would be almost nonexistent. Unfortunately, in February, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot outside the entrance to the gated community where his father lives. Martin was returning from a nearby convenience store after purchasing Skittles and Arizona Ice Tea when he was seen by George Zimmerman, captain of the Neighborhood Watch at the gated community. Zimmerman reportedly called the police, but, without waiting for them to arrive, got out of his car and confronted Martin. By the time the police arrived, Martin had been killed from a bullet through his chest. Zimmerman was not arrested for his misconduct, which outraged Martin's family. The police may be considering Zimmerman's actions to be self-defense, but Ben Crump, the Martin family's lawyer, says that that is ridiculous. "Zimmerman didn't have to get out of his car. If he never gets out of his car, there's no reason for self-defense. Trayvon only has Skittles. He has the gun." The Martin family has requested the 911 tape from Zimmerman's call, and if they don't receive it, they plan to file a lawsuit.
http://news.yahoo.com/family-florida-boy-killed-neighborhood-watch-seeks-arrest-044537742.html
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A.J. Hawk Gets A Haircut

Those who dislike the trend of long, greasy hair peeking out of football helmets will be happy to hear that Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk has finally gotten a haircut. However, this change wasn't to look better while he played, but to support a good cause. His hair was donated to "Hawk's Locks For Kids," the result of a partnership with Wigs For Kids. WFK is a charity that makes wigs for children who lose their hair after undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment. Hawk said on his Twitter, "No child should have to feel ashamed of themselves due to a disease. We are hoping to raise enough money and hair donations to change many lives!" So if anyone has an excessive amount of hair that they're looking to cut off, make sure to see if you can donate it to a worthy cause like this one before allowing your hairdresser to sweep it into the trash!
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/j-hawk-cuts-famous-locks-kids-cancer-185215200.html