Originally broadcast March 23, 2012

Basic Black takes a look at national and local headlines including the outrage ignited by the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin in Florida, the debate over Massachusetts; "three strikes" legislation, and Charles Street AME Church vs. One United Bank.

Our panel this week:

• Callie Crossley, host and executive editor, The Callie Crossley Show

• Phillip Martin, senior reporter, 89.7 WGBH radio

• Charles Yancey, Boston City Councillor

• State Rep. Russell Holmes, (D-MA)

• Alejandra St. Guillen, executive director, Oiste