Tracy Martin, father of Trayvon Martin, will speak at Texas Tech’s Black Excellence Gala, according to KFYO.

The event is being hosted by the Iota Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, to commemorate Black History month.

“We are more than excited to bring Tracy Martin to Texas Tech to aid in the efforts of diversity the university is working toward,” said Bobby Akinboro, social chairman of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity in a news release. “We hope this event brings about a revitalization of humanity of all people, no matter race.”

 

Martin will speak on “the importance of African-American lives and bring awareness about the African-American population in the Texas Tech and Lubbock communities,” according to organizers.

“The commitment the men of Kappa Alpha Psi have made to emphasize the importance of community service, social welfare and academic scholarship reinforces the university’s dedication to student success,” said Harriette Baker, assistant director of Texas Tech’s fraternity and sorority life, according to the news release.

“It is important for the student leaders at Texas Tech to take the time each year to remind the greater university community of our shared responsibility to uphold the principles and values the organization and institution were founded on.”

The fraternity will also be featuring broadcaster Tavis Smiley and former Black Panther and professor Angela Davis.

Trayvon Martin was killed by George Zimmerman in Florida in 2012. In a 2013 trail, Zimmerman was acquitted of second-degree and manslaughter charges.