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 son’s 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 Trayvon was shot by George Zimmerman after an altercation in a gated community in Sanford, Fla. Trayvon's death gained national attention, and Zimmerman was acquitted of second-degree murder charges under Florida’s "stand your ground" law.
The new book steps back from the media controversy to give the family’s perspective on Martin’s life and the events that led to his death.
Tickets are $20, $15 for students, and are available on the museum’s website or by calling 773-947-0600.