Sandra Bland

Sandra Bland was a prominent activist known for her involvement in the movement against police brutality and civil rights.

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Profession :

Activist

Birthday :

February 7, 1987

Death Date:

July 13, 2015

Age :

28

Sandra Bland, a 28-year-old African-American activist, came to national prominence after her 2015 arrest during a traffic stop in Texas and subsequent death in her jail cell three days later, which authorities ruled as suicide. Bland’s case fueled the movement against police brutality and ignited a growing civil rights movement driven by social media. Her story is highlighted in the documentary “Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland,” and she gained a following through her YouTube series “Sandy Speaks,” where she aimed to educate black youth on interacting with law enforcement. Sandra Bland became a significant figure in the fight against police brutality and civil rights after her tragic death in a Texas jail.