Trayvon Martin’s Father Honors His Son’s Legacy by Getting an Egyptian Pharaoh-Inspired Tattoo

Trayvon Martin’s father decided to honor his son’s legacy by getting a tattoo in commemoration of him.

Seen on Tuesday’s episode of VH1’s Black Ink Chicago, Martin stopped by Chicago tattoo shop 9 Mag to talk to artist Van Johnson.

The 17-year-old was shot and killed in 2012 by former neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who was infamously acquitted of murder charges in 2013.

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‘I thought it would be fitting to take it back to Ancient Egyot. Like the sphinx is one of the wonders of the world. Trayvon was my wonder of the world.’

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The killing of Trayvon Martin gripped the nation. bringing the issues of police brutality and unjust actions against people of color to light

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