Sandra Bland
Independent Committee to Investigate 'Lingering Questions' Around Sandra Bland's Death
A committee of special prosecutors and defense attorneys will investigate Sandra Bland's death as a murder.
Ralkina Jones Is the Latest Person of Color to Die in an American Jail Cell
37-year-old Ralkina Jones, who was found dead in a Cleveland Heights, Ohio, jail cell on Sunday, is at least the fourth person of color to die in an American jail this month.
'We Are Celebrating a Hero': Mourners Gather for Sandra Bland’s Funeral
With investigations into Bland’s death in a Texas jail cell still ongoing, friends and family gathered at a church in Illinois to pay their last respects.
A Texas Prosecutor Ruled Sandra Bland's Death a Suicide
He said she had as many as 30 cuts on her wrist and that he has "not seen any evidence that this is a homicide."
Prosecutors Detail Sandra Bland Autopsy Report
No injuries found on Bland's body that suggest a violent struggle, Texas prosecutor said at a press conference on Thursday.
Revisiting Michele Wallace's Essential Black Feminist Text 'Black Macho'
We talked to the influential critic about Black Macho, how the black patriarchy has been ignoring black women since the civil rights movement, and why young black feminists give her hope.
Sandra Bland 'Previously Attempted Suicide,' Jail Documents Littered With Discrepancies Say
The 28-year-old black woman who died in a Texas jail had 'previously attempted suicide', according to official documents – but questions remain unanswered about her mental health.
The Video of Sandra Bland's Arrest Just Raises More Questions About How Cops Treated Her
Wince-inducing dashcam footage of the 28-year-old activist's arrest was released Tuesday in an apparent act of transparency, but it won't end the controversy around her death.
Revisiting Michele Wallace's Essential Black Feminist Text 'Black Macho'
We talked to the influential critic about 'Black Macho,' how the black patriarchy has been ignoring black women since the civil rights movement, and why young black feminists give her hope.
Was Sandra Bland Dashcam Arrest Video Edited Before Release?
Texas police released dashcam footage showing the July 10 traffic stop that led to the arrest of Sandra Bland, who later died in custody, but critics claim the video raises more questions than answers.
'Get Out of the Car': Sandra Bland's Family Attorney Reveals New Details of Arrest
Attorney Cannon Lambert described police dash cam footage of the arrest on Monday, shortly after authorities identified violations of traffic stop procedure's and the police courtesy policy.
Friends Suspect Foul Play After Woman’s Supposed Suicide in Texas Jail
Video of Sandra Bland's arrest shows her screaming at officers, "you just slammed my head into the ground" during a routine traffic stop.