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Street in Miami To Be Named After Trayvon Martin

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Eight years after the untimely death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, a street in Miami-Dade county will bear his name. The 0.3 mile stretch of road in front of Martin’s former high school will soon be known as Trayvon Martin Avenue.  According to CNN, the resolution was approved by Miami-Dade County …

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George Zimmerman Sues Elizabeth Warren And Pete Buttigieg For Defamation, Seeking $265 Million Over Trayvon Martin Tweets

George Zimmerman Suing Trayvon Martin's Parent

George Zimmerman, the Florida man who was infamously acquitted in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, has filed a lawsuit accusing two Democratic presidential candidates of defamation. In his lawsuit, Zimmerman is seeking $265 million from Senator Elizabeth Warren and former Mayor Pete Buttigieg, accusing the two of defamation, regarding …

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George Zimmerman Explains Lawsuit, Compares Himself To Trayvon Martin and More In New Article: “I Am The Last Person To Be Accused of Being a Bigot. I Am Hispanic”

George Zimmerman Suing Trayvon Martin's Parent

George Zimmerman announced Wednesday that he would be suing Trayvon Martin’s family as well as prosecutors involved in the case for defamation and conspiracy. Zimmerman, who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in 2012, filed a $100 million lawsuit on claims that the police conspired with Martin’s family to create …

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Trayvon Martin To Be Awarded Posthumous Bachelor’s Degree

  Five years after his untimely and unjust death, Trayvon Martin will be honored by Florida Memorial University. The institution will posthumously award Martin a Bachelor’s of Aeronautical Science degree. Growing up, the Florida teen had aspirations of being a pilot, and Florida Memorial (one of four designated CESSNA pilot …

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Jay Z To Work On Docu-series About Trayvon Martin

Jay Z opened the eyes of many when he tackled the story of Kalief Browder. Now, Jay Z and Weinstein Films are taking on the untold story of #TrayvonMartin. Martin was fatally shot by neighborhood watch volunteer, George Zimmerman, in February 2012. He was 17 years old. His death, and …

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Trayvon Martin’s Parents Consider Running For Public Office

Nearly five years after the death of their son, Trayvon Martin’s parents are considering making a change from within the government. In an interview with USA Today, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin say they fear that Trump’s presidency may reverse what little progress and awareness has been made following their son’s …

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Kobe Bryant Delivers Speech At Trayvon Martin Rally

Earlier this year Kobe Bryant came under backlash for comments he made regarding his thoughts on cases such as Trayvon Martin’s. The Laker star redeemed himself yesterday when he participated in a Trayvon Martin rally held by Trayvon’s parents on what was the 1 year anniversary of Zimmerman’s acquittal.  Alongside …

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