Culture
I AM Trayvon Martin : From A Future Doctor’s Perspective
A future black doctor shared his perspective on Trayvon Martin, and speaks on the unfortunate realities of being a black man in America and the perceptions that goes along with it.

Corey Shy, a future black doctor, shared his perspective on the 17-year-old murdered by George Zimmerman, titled I am Trayvon Martin.
He speaks on the unfortunate realities of being a Black man in America and the perceptions that goes along with it. But he prevails. Read his story below.
From The Wall Of Mr. Corey Shy:
I am Trayvon Martin..
The picture on the left was taken when I was 17 years old, had just graduated from high school, and really didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. Based on my appearance in this picture, you probably would have labeled me a thug or a troublemaker. I only graduated in the top 50% of my class and I took my ACT 4 times. A promising future in college doesn’t look too likely at this point, does it?
But at age 17 (Trayvon’s age when murdered), I didn’t realize how much I would be judged and stereotyped for the clothes I wore and my physical appearance. Two months after that picture on the left was taken, I entered college and quickly realized that I wasn’t pushing myself to be the best I can be. I hardly studied in high school, but as as freshman in college I began to study daily.
As a matter of fact, I did so well that I was able to participate in a summer medical internship at Yale University. I then went on to graduate from Prairie View A&M University Magna Cum Laude and in two weeks I will be attending Texas A&M Health Science College of Medicine to become a medical doctor. The picture on the right is where I am now just four years later at the age of 21.
The reason I am sharing this with you is because I COULD HAVE BEEN TRAYVON MARTIN!!! The defense team could have gone onto the internet and found pictures of me that were similar to Trayvon’s pictures and characterized me as a thug. They would have then portrayed me as the aggressor, which, as such, lead to my death. If that would have happened, then I would not have had the opportunity to reach my true calling, which is a medical doctor.
My White Coat ceremony is in four days and it marks the next step in my journey. I could have been laying in a casket with a black suit, instead of being in a white coat trying to save lives. When I was 17, no one would have imagined that I would be doing so well and on my way to medical school. Who is to say that could not have happened to Trayvon Martin if he was still alive? He could have been the next doctor, lawyer, engineer, teacher ,etc. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
Please share my story so people can be more conscious of their racial profiling. Everyone has the potential, as long as they are alive, to achieve greatness and make a positive impact on this world.
Seen at : BlackDoctor.org
Discover more from Unheard Voices Magazine
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
-
Crime & Justice1 week ago
Alabama mother sues state workers after 3-year-old son dies in scorching hot car
-
Community1 week ago
New Jersey mourns Esiyah Dixon-Waheed, pageant queen, HBCU alumna, killed in Missouri drunk-driving crash
-
Crime & Justice5 days ago
Virginia man sentenced to life for murder of New Jersey councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour
-
Community5 days ago
Burger King employee who went viral for running restaurant alone for 12 hours says she was fired; GoFundMe launched
-
Health & Wellness1 week ago
Actor/Comedian Guy Torry hospitalized with pulmonary embolism, shares update from recovery
-
News2 weeks ago
Florida woman accused of posing as nurse, treated nearly 4,500 patients without license
-
In Memoriam2 days ago
Social media influencer Malik Taylor Dies at 28
-
Health & Wellness2 weeks ago
Hospital fires 15 nurses after 12-year-old patient dies by suicide