The Oscars have been dominating Twitter timelines all day today, and for good reason: an unprecedented number of Black filmmakers and actors have been nominated for awards. However, today also marks the 5-year anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death.
Prior to the Oscars airing live on television this evening, a handful of Hollywood's finest dedicated their social media feeds to honoring the memory of the teenager's life as well as reflect on the #BlackLivesMatter movement that carries on today.
Prior to leaving for the Oscars, Ava DuVernay was among those who took a moment to reflect on Trayvon Martin, sharing her special memorial hoodie an adding the caption, "Our hoodies are still up and the movement is still strong."
Take a look at how a handful of other celebrities did the same below. Rest in Power, Trayvon.
On my way to #Oscars. Taking a moment to remember #TrayvonMartin. Our hoodies are still up and the movement is still strong. #OurSonTrayvon pic.twitter.com/PdxuXMktOg
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 26, 2017
trayvon martin was killed 5 years ago today.. he would have been 22" #united #resistance #inlovingmemory #wearyourhoodietoday pic.twitter.com/Tp9zUPnSaR
— MAXWELL (@_MAXWELL_) February 26, 2017
(Photos from left: Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for Think Common Inc., Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images, Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for Essence)
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