Trayvon Martin
Trayvon Martin was a 17-year-old African American boy whose fatal shooting in 2012 sparked nationwide protests and became a catalyst for the Black Lives Matter movement. Martin was shot by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, in Sanford, Florida, while walking home from a convenience store. His death highlighted issues of racial profiling and gun violence in America, igniting a national conversation about race relations and justice.
Born on Feb 05, 1995 (30 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Trayvon Martin was a 17-year-old African American student whose killing sparked national conversations about racial profiling and systemic racism.
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Colombia:
Trayvon Martin is referenced in Kendrick Lamar's music as a poignant reminder of social issues.
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Jamaica:
Kirk claimed that George Zimmerman was hunted at night by Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager he eventually killed.
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United Kingdom:
Trayvon Martin is one of the many victims of violence that contributed to the uprisings.
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Jamaica:
The Trayvon Martin episode in Florida still reverberates today, despite a jury’s not-guilty verdict in favour of Mr Zimmerman.
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Dominican Republic:
Trayvon Martin's death in 2012 was a precursor to the Black Lives Matter movement.
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United States:
Trayvon Martin's death sparked national outrage and contributed to the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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