For context, it’s worth noting that Terry McMillan’s tweet is not exclusively inspired by the case of famous white Hispanic George Zimmerman, but also by the new film “Fruitville Station,” which recounts the shooting of Oscar Grant by two Bay Area Rapid Transit officers in 2009.

FRUITVALE STATION was overwhelming & powerful. I lived in the Bay Area when this happened. Felt the same outrage as with Trayvon. — Terry McMillan (@MsTerryMcMillan) July 27, 2013

At the risk of upsetting MSNBC’s Chris Hayes, McMillan’s theory doesn’t address “white conservative” concern over the ridiculous number of shootings in Chicago and elsewhere involving only black men and boys. It does, however, resonate with her followers.

@MsTerryMcMillan it definitely sends that message — Lewdouise Belcher (@Lyn_thinks) July 27, 2013

@MsTerryMcMillan

Speak Sistah. Tell it like it is. — Brotha 2 the K (@bruh_2thek) July 27, 2013

@MsTerryMcMillan you hit the nail on the head. — TiffanyReneeJohnson (@TiffanyReneeJ_) July 27, 2013

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@MsTerryMcMillan I'm sure that's part of it. It also seems like a lot of racist shooters would be intimidated by women as well. — Ric Caric (@riccaric) July 27, 2013