Tracy Martin, Trayvon Martin’s father, hopes the foundation he co-founded in his murdered son’s name will help allow something positive to come from his death, he said Wednesday as he delivered remarks on Capitol Hill at the first hearing of the newly formed Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys.
The Trayvon Martin Foundation advocates against senseless crime and gun violence and will educate people on relevant Florida laws.
“There are so many positive things that can and will come out of this incident,” Martin said Wednesday. “There’s nothing we can do to bring Trayvon back, but if there’s something we can do as a foundation to help other families from going through this, then we’re here.”
“I vow to do everything in my power to never stop fighting for Trayvon, not only for Trayvon but for so many other black and brown boys in this country,” he added. “We are trying to turn this message into a positive.”
The hearing was entitled “The Status of Black Males: Ensuring Our Boys Mature Into Strong Men.”
