
Family Of Teen Killed In Florida Shooting Retain Zimmerman Lawyer For Representation
Mark O'Mara, who defended George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin trial, says the shooting death of Adrein Green was not justified.

Stories That Helped Shape A Decade
As we look toward 2020, ESSENCE reflects on a few stories that have defined the past decade.

George Zimmerman Sues Trayvon Martin's Family, Prosecutors, And Rachel Jeantel
The lawsuit cites allegedly newly discovered information presented in an upcoming documentary, 'The Trayvon Hoax: Unmasking the Witness Fraud that Divided America.'

Markeis McGlockton’s Father To Son’s Murderer: ‘I Will See You In Hell’
Michael McGlockton said he did not forgive Drejka for taking his son away from him, and “because of you, our lives will never be the same.”

Jury Finds Florida Man Guilty In Parking Lot Shooting Of Markeis McGlockton
Michael Drejka, who shot and killed Markeis McGlockton over a handicapped parking spot, tried to use Florida's "stand your ground" law as a defense.

Sybrina Fulton Has Not Forgiven The Man Who Killed Her Son, Trayvon Martin
And honestly, she doesn't have to.

Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin's Mother, Speaks On Forgiveness And Her Life 7 Years After His Death
"I think Black people are not forced to forgive, but they are expected to forgive," Sybrina Fulton said in an exclusive interview with Essence.

Arkansas Lawmaker Stephanie Flowers Gives Viral Speech Against ‘Stand Your Ground’ Bill
State Sen. Stephanie Flowers didn’t hold back during a debate about a “stand your ground” bill that quickly went viral.
#NoJusticeJustUs: Remembering Trayvon Martin
The Dream Defenders fought tirelessly for justice for Trayvon Martin, and seven years after his murder, the struggle continues.