Sybrina Fulton

Author and activist

Sybrina Fulton earned a bachelor's degree in English from Florida Memorial University and has dedicated her life to transforming a family tragedy into social change. Since the death of her 17 year-old son, Trayvon Martin, during a violent confrontation in 2012, Fulton has become an inspiring spokesperson for parents and concerned citizens across the country. Her book "Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin," co-authored with Tracy Martin, shares the intimate story of a tragically foreshortened life and the rise of a movement that awoke America’s conscience. Follow [**Sybrina Fulton on Twitter**](https://twitter.com/SybrinaFulton) or [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/sybrinafulton/) .