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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Trayvon Martin's death sparked national outrage and contributed to the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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