Trayvon Martin
1995–2012 (age 17)
student
Biography
Trayvon Martin was a student from Opa-locka, Florida, whose life was cut short in 2012. He was a young man with his whole future ahead of him, navigating the formative years of adolescence with the support of his family and community.
Trayvon's memory has touched the hearts of many and sparked important conversations about justice and safety. He is remembered as a young person with potential and promise, and his legacy continues to resonate with those who knew him and those moved by his story.