An Evening with Tracy Martin: A Journey of Healing and Change
Pittsburgh Yards, Atlanta
About the Event
By sharing personal stories and case studies, the event will illustrate the real-world effects of racial discrimination and inspire collective efforts for change. Additionally, the event will emphasize the importance of nonviolence and conflict resolution, providing practical strategies that fathers can apply in their communities to prevent violence and promote peace.
Insights from influential advocates will demonstrate how nonviolence can be effectively practiced in everyday life. Furthermore, the event will address the mental health impact of systemic racism on black families, particularly focusing on black men and boys.
Community Advocacy
By showcasing successful advocacy efforts and campaigns, such as gun safety measures and healthcare initiatives, the event aims to inspire attendees to actively engage in their communities and equip them with the knowledge and resources needed to advocate for justice, equity, and the well-being of their families.
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Racial Justice, Responsible Fatherhood, and Black Male Engagement:
- Explore the impact of racial discrimination and systemic barriers on black fathers and their ability to be active participants in their children's lives.
- Highlight personal stories and case studies to illustrate the real-world effects and inspire collective efforts for change.
The Importance of Nonviolence, Conflict Resolution, and Mental Health:
- Emphasize the principles and practices of nonviolent action and conflict resolution.
- Provide practical strategies for fathers to apply in their communities to prevent violence and promote peace, with insights on addressing the mental health impact of systemic racism on black families, particularly black men and boys.
Advocacy, Community Empowerment, and Legislative Change:
- Focus on the role of fathers and male figures in driving social and legislative change.
- Showcase successful advocacy efforts and campaigns, such as gun safety measures and healthcare initiatives, to inspire attendees to actively engage in their communities and equip them with the knowledge and resources needed to advocate for justice, equity, and the well-being of their families.
Tracy Martin Bio
Since the death of his son Trayvon in 2012 due to a violent confrontation with neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman, Tracy Martin has committed his life to transforming tragedy into change.
Not only was Trayvon his son, but his best friend, and as a father, Martin took the life changing event with difficulty. Yet, with heartache came the strength move forward in a positive direction. In 2017, his book co-authored with Sybrina Fulton, Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, will be released, sharing the intimate story of a tragically foreshortened life and the rise of a movement that awoke a nation’s conscience.
Martin is now fighting for such an incident to never happen to another child again.
