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All The Ways Sandra Bland's Legacy Lives On

The social media celebration of Sandra Bland's 35th birthday helped draw attention to all the ways her legacy lives on…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.07.22
Ta'Neasha Chappell

Ta'Neasha Chappell's In-Custody Death Prompts Questions

The family of Ta'Neasha Chappell, a Louisville woman who recently died under questionable circumstances in Indiana police custody, has retained…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.25.21
Jeffrey Epstein and Sandra Bland

Jeffrey Epstein-Sandra Bland 'Suicides' Wrongly Compared

Is it possible that nefarious forces at play killed Epstein instead of him taking his own life? Of course it…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.29.20

Texas Rangers Investigate Jail Inmate's Suspicious Coma

Aman was left clinging to life in the latest apparent instance of Texas sketchy jail system failing Chester "CJ" Jackson…
by Megan Sims
03.28.20
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Concealed Evidence Reminds How Cops Are Killing Blacks

If you needed any reminder of the omnipresent danger Black folks continue to be in at the hands of police,…
by daviddtss
03.28.20
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Prosecutor To Ignore 'New' Sandra Bland Arrest Video

Sandra Bland died in police custody three days after she was arrested.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20

New Sandra Bland Video Fuels Conspiracy Theories

There have been renewed calls to open up the investigation into Sandra Bland’s suspicious death after a Texas news outlet…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.28.20
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Racial Profiling Traffic Stop Staged For Marriage Proposal

A Black man in California bucked conventional wisdom to surprise his girlfriend with his marriage proposal over the weekend.
by Megan Sims
03.28.20
About a thousand Black Lives Matter activists rally at the...

Inmate Hanged In Same Jail Sandra Bland Died

A Black man was found hanged to death in the same jail where Sandra Bland died.
by nigelroberts1
03.27.20
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Exhibit Opens That Honors Sandra Bland

The Houston Museum of African-American Culture opened an exhibition for Black History Month that honors Sandra Bland.
by nigelroberts1
02.04.18
Newsworthy

Prosecutor drops perjury Charge in Sandra Bland Case

The deal shocked Bland’s family, as they were preparing for the only criminal trial related to her death.
by nigelroberts1
06.29.17
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‘Sandra Bland Act’ Receives Criticism From Her Family

The Sandra Bland Act, which was passed by the Texas Senate, has received criticism for being weakened.
by NewsOne Staff
05.13.17
Mourners Attend Wake And Funeral For Sandra Bland In Illinois

Sandra Bland Act To Train Texas Cops In…

The Texas House County Affairs Committee has reportedly laid the groundwork for a new piece of legislation that would be…
by Brandee Sanders
01.10.19
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NewsOne Now Exclusive: Sandra Bland’s Mom Hopes $1.9…

The family reached a settlement with Waller County for Sandra Bland's wrongful death, which includes an agreement on procedural changes.
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
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Sandra Bland’s Family Settles Wrongful Death Suit For…

Sandra Bland‘s family has settled a wrongful death suit with officials in Waller County, Texas, for $1.9 million, reports CNN. The…
by ionelholloway
09.15.16
Protesters March Over Death Of Freddie Gray

News Developments About Sandra Bland, Philando Castile, &…

As the election season ramps up with the topic of policing in minority communities front and center, we thought it…
by Charise Frazier
07.28.16
Democratic National Convention: Day Two

Mothers Of The Movement Support Clinton, But Calls…

Supporters and critics alike are looking for Hillary Clinton to follow through on criminal justice reforms if she is elected…
by Jeff Mays
07.28.16
Democratic Presidential Candidates Attend Black & Brown Forum In Iowa

Black Moms Who Lost Kids To Violence Help…

On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, the Mothers of the Movement took the stage to share why…
by NewsOne Now
03.15.18
Democratic National Convention: Day Two

Mothers Of The Movement Endorse Hillary Clinton In…

As the women left the stage, the arena erupted in a "Black Lives Matter!" chant.
by Christina Coleman
04.29.21
Newsworthy

Sandra Bland’s Lawyer: Former Guard Says He Falsified…

The inexperienced jailer confessed to Bland's lawyers that he forged jail records -- confirming he'd checked on Bland an hour…
by Charise Frazier
07.22.16