Three months ago, if you were to Google the name Trayvon Martin, nothing would show up. Since the beginning of March, however, just by typing the word “Tray”, the first thing that pops up is his name. On February 26, 2012, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, an African American high school student, was found shot and killed in a Sanford neighborhood in Florida. Neighborhood watch member George Zimmerman, 28, said he shot Martin in self-defense.

"All I can say is we want justice," says Sophomore Georgia Green. "If this man isn't brought to justice, it'll cause a pandemic of criminals thinking they found a loophole in the justice system, and trying to get away with anything."

   According to police reports, Martin, who was dressed in a black sweatshirt, was walking down the street on his way home from the grocery store. He was armed with only a pack of Skittles and a bottle of Arizona iced tea, when Zimmerman, a volunteer neighborhood watchman, approached and attacked him, despite the police warnings not to. Several witnesses and 911 calls report Trayvon's cry for help before a gunshot was fired. Other witnesses said Trayvon attacked Zimmerman. The bullet went through his chest and out of his back. 

   A few weeks after his death the police released the 911 recordings and announced that they couldn't arrest Zimmerman due to Florida's “Stand your ground” law. The law gives the benefit of the doubt to a person who claims self defense, whether on a street or at home. 

"In my opinion, [Zimmerman] should be tried like everyone else." said Mr. Krupa, administrator. "It shouldn't have taken this long to bring justice."

From this announcement, his case began rapidly grabbing the nation's attention with protests, marches, and speeches. The "Million Hoodie March" began in his hometown near Orlando and gradually spread to big cities like New York, demanding that Zimmerman be arrested. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter also began protests. Celebrities and public figures began speaking on the case, including President Obama, who stated “If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon.”

   More than a month after his death, the case finally began to catch the U.S. Justice Department's attention, and with more evidence coming up, they launched an investigation into Travon's slaying. The state attorney in Seminiole, FL announced that a grand jury will be reviewing the case on April 10, 2012. 

Whether or not they decide to arrest Zimmerman, the constant death threats from the public towards him won't stop. ABC news has confirmed that Zimmerman is currently in hiding, is afraid for his life, and has only contacted friends and family. This case, in the eyes of many, isn't just a fight for justice, it's protesting the hardships African Americans face each day, and just how much their constitutional rights are still being jeopardized.