Trayvon Martin was just 17 years old when he was unjustly killed seven years ago. He was unarmed and was still shot dead, despite having so much more life to live.
The death of Martin sparked a movement across the country against racial prejudice and profiling from police and other authority. The Black Lives Matter movement has grown and blossomed since the time of Martin’s untimely death. It’s important to look back on this tragedy and send our thoughts and prayers toward the Martin family and continue to show support of the movement that has surrounded his cause.
Trayvon Martin may have died young, but the impact and support of the people around him will last a lifetime. The fight to make this world better rolls on.
If you do one thing today, read everything you can about Trayvon and keep his memory alive.