The Incident
Trayvon Martin was killed in this Florida city in February 2012, prompting widespread national outrage.
What is Sanford
This man was acquitted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
Who is George Zimmerman
The acquittal of George Zimmerman in 2013 served as a catalyst for the formation of this social justice movement.
What is Black Lives Matter
George Zimmerman identified himself as the self-appointed coordinator of this type of program in his neighborhood.
What is a Neighborhood Watch
On the night he was killed, Trayvon was returning from a convenience store with a bag of Skittles and this beverage.
What is Arizona Iced Tea
The Trayvon Martin case brought intense scrutiny to this Florida legal defense that allows for the use of force if a person feels threatened.
Stand Your Ground
Trayvon’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, established a foundation named after their son to help reduce this in minority communities.
What is violence
According to police reports, Zimmerman claimed he shot Martin because he was being assaulted and his head was being slammed into this.
What is the concrete/pavement
Trayvon was shot while staying at a gated community called The Retreat at Twin Lakes, where his father was visiting his ____.
What is his fiancée
This prosecutor led the case against George Zimmerman, charging him with second-degree murder.
Angela Corey
Following his death, "Million Hoodie March" protests were held in this city, among many others across the US.
What is New York City
Following the shooting, the Chief of Police in this city temporarily stepped aside due to protests.
What is Sanford
Before the altercation, George Zimmerman called police to report Trayvon as "suspicious," noting he was walking while wearing this type of clothing.
What is a hoodie
In 2013, a jury acquitted Zimmerman, and this person, a friend of Trayvon's, provided key testimony about their last phone call.
Who is Rachel Jeantel
The case sparked a national conversation about this, the practice of police and citizens targeting individuals based on race.
What is racial profiling
After his acquittal, Zimmerman was involved in another high-profile incident regarding this type of rage.
What is road rage
Forensic reports revealed this substance, often associated with marijuana usage, was found in Trayvon’s system.
What is THC
Following the acquittal, the U.S. Department of Justice decided against filing these types of charges against Zimmerman.
What are federal civil rights charges
The Trayvon Martin case is frequently compared to this 1955 murder, which was also a turning point for the Civil Rights Movement.
Who is Emmett Till
Despite Zimmerman claiming to be broke, reports indicated he was able to raise significant funds from this group.
What is the far-right/alt-right