Twelve years after Trayvon Martin was fatally shot by George Zimmerman . On what would have been Martin’s 29th birthday on Feb. 5, he is still being honored and remembered in his community. Martin’s family, friends and community members came together in Miami Gardens, Florida on Feb. 3 to take part in the 12th annual Trayvon Martin Peace Walk and Talk.
The special event allows social justice advocates to come together and speak out against racism and violence, WSVN reported. The advocates marched together and enjoyed a festive event, full of food and entertainment while speaking out for Martin and countless other Black people who have lost their lives due to racial bias.
Martin’s father, Tracy, his gratitude to the community as they came out in large numbers for the annual event.
“It shows the community that we didn’t forget about them, because in our time of need, the community didn’t forget about us,” Tracy said in an interview with WSVN. “It means a lot to us, and it means a lot for the community to come out and still support us 12 years later.”