Miami-Dade Street Renamed In Honor Of Trayvon Martin
“Just to have my son’s name on the street, it’s heartfelt,” Tracy Martin, Trayvon's father, said at the street renaming ceremony.
Parents Of Trayvon Martin, Ahmaud Arbery Thank Naomi Osaka For Wearing Masks During U.S. Open
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka has been wearing masks bearing the names of Black victims of racial profiling to highlight the need for change.
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.
No Charges Yet For White Father And Son Who Killed Black Jogger
Two months after Ahmaud Arbery's death, no charges or arrests have been made in his killing.
On What Would Have Been Trayvon Martin’s 25th Birthday
Trayvon Martin may not be here to celebrate his 25th birthday, but the world should celebrate the life he lived.
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.'
Sybrina Fulton, Mother Of Trayvon Martin, Will Run For Miami-Dade County Commission
"I am proud to announce that I will run to represent District 1 on the county commission.”
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.
#NoJusticeJustUs: Remembering Trayvon Martin
The Dream Defenders fought tirelessly for justice for Trayvon Martin, and seven years after his murder, the struggle continues.
Security Guard That Ordered 'Trayvon Martini' From Black Bartender Loses Job
A Missouri security guard has been fired after it was found that he had ordered a “Trayvon Martini“ from a black bartender. According to the Kansas City Star, the guard, […]
6 Little Known Facts Examined In Episode 2 Of 'Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story'
Episode 2 of Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story included new and rarely-divulged information about several facts related to the aftermath that followed the murder of the Florida teen in February […]