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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 8,899 | $89,000 | 73$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,588 | $15,000 | 13$ |
| Totals | 2 | 13,809,077 | 11,487 | $104,000 | 86$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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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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