Ralkina Jones Video: “I Don’t Want To Die In Your Cell”

Cleveland Heights police released body cam footage of 37-year-old Cleveland woman Ralkina Jones before she was found dead in a…
08.12.15
Sandra Bland’s Family Files Federal Lawsuit Over Jail Cell Death

Sandra Bland's family announced the filing of a lawsuit against officials in Houston involved in her arrest and death.
08.04.15
Death In San Francisco Police Custody: Handcuffed Victim Stopped Breathing

Filimoni Raiyawa stopped breathing after his arrest following a car crash. At the time he was wanted for fatally beating…
07.31.15
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Mother Of Eight Becomes Fifth Black Woman To Die In A Police Holding Cell This Month

A mother of eight is the fifth Black woman to be found dead in a jail cell since mid-July. Mount…
07.29.15
If There Was Ever Proof The “All Lives Matter” Movement Is Reductive, This Is It

An Ottawa, Canada memorial for Sandra Bland, the 28-year-old woman who died in a Texas jail cell earlier this month,…
07.29.15
Waller County Officials Release Unedited Jail Videos Of Sandra Bland To Dispel Rumors

Waller County officials have released new video of Sandra Bland, which reveals far more than was previously seen of her…
07.29.15
Cleveland Woman Becomes At Least The 3rd Black Female To Die In Police Custody This Month Alone

After being found dead in her jail cell bed on Sunday, a 37-year-old Cleveland native identified as Ralkina Jones became the…
07.28.15
Texas Prosecutor Appoints Committee To Investigate Death Of Sandra Bland

Waller County District Attorney Elton Mathis has appointed a committee of attorneys from outside his jurisdiction to review findings in…
07.28.15
If You Don’t Know! News & Politics Roundup: Instagram Restricts #SandraBland Hashtag… AND MORE

When news spread about Sandra Bland, the 28-year-old Black woman who died in a jail cell after being pulled over…
07.28.15
Loretta Lynch: Sandra Bland’s Death Highlights “Concern” That Law Enforcement Works Against Black Communities

Noting the historically contentious relationship between Black communities and law enforcement, Attorney General Loretta Lynch discussed how Sandra Bland's death…
07.27.15
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