Trayvon Martin’s Parents Coming To DuSable Museum In Washington Park Friday – DNAinfo

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Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, parents of Trayvon Martin, will be at the DuSable Museum Friday to discuss their new book about their son's death. View Full Caption

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HYDE PARK The parents of slain teen Trayvon Martin will be at the DuSable Museum of African-American History Friday to talk about a new book that gives their perspective on their sons death.

Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin will talk about Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin at 6 p.m. Friday at the museum, 740 E. 56th Place.

In 2012, 17-year-old Trayvonwas shot by George Zimmerman after an altercation in a gated community in Sanford, Fla. Trayvon'sdeath gained national attention, and Zimmerman was acquitted of second-degree murder charges under Floridas "stand your ground" law.

The new book steps back from the media controversy to give the familysperspective on Martins life and the events that led to his death.

Tickets are $20,$15 for students, and are available on the museums website or by calling 773-947-0600.

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February 16th, 2017
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