LZ Granderson : Before verdict I 'd discussed with partner how to keep our teen son safe . He says pop culture conveys negative image of blacks that draws some young black men . He says many are susceptible to buying into it ; plays out in killings such as Trayvon Martin 's . What can we do? Hard to be parent of a young black son ; you want him to roam free , but worry he 'll be hurt .
LZ Granderson : Before verdict I 'd discussed with partner how to keep our teen son safe . He says pop culture conveys negative image of blacks that draws some young black men . He says many are susceptible to buying into it ; plays out in killings such as Trayvon Martin 's . LZ : Hard to be parent of a young black son ; you want him to roam free , but worry he 'll be hurt .