Jamie Foxx hosts celebrity fundraiser in memory of Trayvon Martin

Actor and comedian Jamie Foxx has kept his vow to work diligently with the family of the late teen Trayvon Martin. Foxx recently opened up his home to host a fundraising event in memory and honor of Martin.

Celebrity guests Harry Belafonte, Russell Simmons and Tyrese joined Martin's parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, at the event last weekend.

According to Extra, Belafonte gave a speech and Simmons presented Martin's parents with a six-figure check made out to the Trayvon Martin Foundation.

Foxx, who has been a supporter of the Martin family since the case broke news and has an 18-year-old daughter, said, "I'm absolutely committed to all you out there who have young kids. I hope you never have to go through anything like this."

Martin was shot to death by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in February 2012. The case was highly publicized and racially charged. Zimmerman was ultimately acquitted of all charges in the death of 17-year-old Martin.

After the event, singer Tyrese took to social media, posting a photo on Instagram along with the caption: "A powerful gathering of "Influence" organized by @iamjamiefoxx this brother and friend raised a lot of money on behalf of the Trayvon Martin foundation....I showed up cause I'm uncomfortable with injustice..Jamie Foxx I'm very proud of you and HOW you're using your influence."

Earlier this year at the NAACP Image Awards, Belafonte gave a powerful speech on gun control in America and made a call to action for young African American entertainers to use their influence wisely.

For more information visit TrayvonMartinFoundation.org