The mother of Trayvon Martin noted in the 2018 documentary “Rest in Power” that it took her teen son being shot down by then-neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman for her to find the voice to stand up to the racially-charged injustices that permeates throughout our nation’s judicial system.
In the years since Trayvon’s death, Sybrina Fulton has worked tirelessly as an anti-gun violence activism. On Saturday, she announced plans to run for a seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission. The seat opens in 2020, when current Commissioner Barbara Jordan vacates after reaching her term limits. Fulton will face off against Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert in the election, according to the Miami Herald.
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“Since 2012, I have advocated tirelessly to empower our communities and make them safer,” Fulton told The Miami Herald. “But the work is not done. I am proud to announce that I will run to represent District 1 on the county commission.”
Source: Trayvon Martin’s mother announces her intention to run for office in Florida
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