On February 26, 2012, we mourned the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin. But a long, difficult and challenging year later, we celebrate his life and continue to fight for justice.
As the one year anniversary of Trayvon's death rolls around, just two weeks after he was to turn 18, we must remember what we were fighting for. Believe it or not, it wasn't just for the slain teen. We were fighting for justice for not just Trayvon, but for an entire nation. Here's why...
The message, which transcended race, age and gender, was evident in the riveting pictures taken after Trayvon's death. Pictures that showed communities coming together for one cause. Here are some of those lasting memories that GlobalGrind won't forget.
Attorneys for the state and George Zimmerman went back to court today to argue over whether the lawyer for Trayvon Martin's parents, Benjamin Crump, should be required to give a deposition.
After requesting the delay of the George Zimmerman trial because they had run out of money to proceed with the case, Zimmerman's defense team raised $28,000 in three weeks.
Court paperwork released today shows that defense attorneys have deposed Chris Serino, lead investigator in the George Zimmerman second-degree murder case.
It does not matter what race or creed these children were born. As a nation, we embrace them all, as our children, America's children. Their zip codes in life might have been different, but in death, they rest in peace in the same town.
Family of the 17-year-old teen gathered amongst supporters yesterday in Miami for a Day of Rememberance, and participated in a Peace Walk in honor of what would have been his 18th birthday.
The Trayvon Martin Foundation presents the week’s activities honoring the memory of Trayvon Martin, whose 18th birthday would have been February 5, 2013.
Just days after defense attorney Mark O'Mara admitted that the George Zimmerman trial was running out of money and needed to push back the trial date, a hearing is scheduled to take place today to determine if the judge will adhere to the defense's request.
Defense attorney Mark O'Mara said that he and Zimmerman have spent their way through the $300,000 in donations...and now they're asking for more money.