“I want to be able to share my story with young women out there,” Sandra Bland had told Women4Women co-founder, Chenai Okammor. Women4Women serves as a network and forum of “multi-age, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, and multi-color women who will support each other on issues addressing a healthy MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT,” according to the website. Before her death in a Texas jail cell, Bland had been working on the launch of the site. Women4Women’s launch was announced via the newsletter, Lenny, from actress and screenwriter among other things, Lena Dunham. Find out more after the jump.
Sandra Bland’s Family Files Federal Lawsuit Against Arresting Officer Brian Encinia
In an effort to find out just what happened to Sandra Bland, when she was found dead in a Texas jail cell after being arrested during a routine traffic stop, her family has filed a federal lawsuit against the arresting officer Brian Encina and all those who could be held accountable for her death. Read more below.
#SandraBland: Texas’ Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis Accused Of “Racial Bias” In The Past
The name, Sandra Bland is still looming in the air as an investigation in her mysterious ‘suicide’ continues. Her death has been labeled as an act of racism, and one of many cases where police asset their authority too much. One active participant in the investigation is Texas’ Waller County district attorney Elton Mathis, a man who is also being accused of having a history of ‘racial bias’. Reverend Walter Pendleton, a local Black pastor, reveals a confrontation he had with Mathis via a series of threatening text messages. Find out more down bottom.
(Video) Sandra Bland Jail Video Released In Attempt Prove She Was Alive When She Arrived
The Texas jail where Sandra Bland was held has released footage of her in custody to silence speculations that she was dead when she arrived. The controversy surrounding Sandra Bland’s death has everyone putting together their own theories as to what exactly happened to her. While we all can agree that she was not suppose to be taken in to custody in the first place, everyone has been trying to piece together what happened within those three days following her arrest at the side of that Texas road.
(Video) “Anonymous” Calls For ‘Day Of Rage’ Says ‘Sandra Bland Was Murdered’
A video has been released by the ‘hackitvist’ group Anonymous claiming that it is fact that Sandra Bland was murdered and the Texas authorities are to blame. The video calls for a national ‘Day of Rage’ and for Sandra Bland’s arresting officer to be held accountable. Watch the chilling video below.
Friends And Family Gather In Illinois For The Funeral Of Sandra Bland
Family and friends gathered at the hometown church of Sandra Bland this morning (July 25th) to celebrate her life and lay her to rest. Bland a 28-year old woman from Illinois was found dead in her jail cell after being arrested during a routine traffic stop. Bland’s death was ruled a suicide and the ruling is being disputed by her family. Read more below.
