#Sandra bland

[odinsblog]

tw: homophobic slurs

Obviously, I do not agree with the usage of homophobic slurs. It’s not cool. It doesn’t matter if it’s being directed at cops or Republicans or any group that I dislike. If someone uses slurs against an enemy of theirs, then they have probably used it against the group that it’s meant to disparage.

I just wanted to post this because of A) how perfectly she handled the police - you don’t necessarily have to curse, but never ever ever let them enter your home without a warrant B) to show how the police routinely lie about having search warrants + doing sketchy shit for their alleged “safety,” and C) because I truly believe this was a white person, and that + being recorded are literally thee only reasons they stayed polite and didn’t goon squad rush her ass.

White people generally get away with being crass and disrespectful to police officers. Sandra Bland, on the other hand, got murdered for being “too uppity.”

[whenweallvote]

Today marks nine years since Sandra Bland’s death following a confrontational traffic stop with a Texas police officer.

She was only 28-years-old. Sandra Bland should still be here.

Nearly a decade later, we continue to tell her story and #SayHerName.

[cartermagazine]

Sandra Bland: Say Her Name

Sandra Annette Bland was a 28-year-old woman from Chicago, who was taken into custody by a state trooper in Prairie View, Texas, following a minor traffic violation on July 10, 2015. Many people consider Sandra’s traffic stop to be a textbook case of rampant racial profiling.

After authorities reviewed the dashcam footage, the white state trooper who arrested Sandra was placed on administrative leave for failing to follow proper traffic stop procedures. He was subsequently indicted for perjury for making false statements about the circumstances surrounding Sandra’s arrest, and he was fired. On July 13, 2015 just three days after being arrested, Sandra Bland was found hanged in her jail cell and her death was ruled a suicide.

Most of us today have suspicions about the alleged suicide.

Rest In Peace… Rest In Power.

CARTER™️ Magazine

[neshatriumphs]

I was just thinking about Sandra Bland whenever Sonya Massey's name was first said to me. It has almost been a decade and I still remember every detail of that lady's smile from the photos that I looked at to combat the thoughts that will never leave. And now, Sister Sonya. I will never forget your smile either. Whatever they try to show us. I am going to look at your smile, remember your face, and speak your name.

Edit: Have you ever just cried from a Facebook post?

[psychpunkspacerocket]

Rest In Power, Sandra Bland

February 7, 1987 – July 13, 2015

(Credit to IG: Naturbanleague)

[paisholotus]

Happy Heavenly Birthday to this QUEEN right here! May you continue to rest in peace, Sweetheart ❤️🕊

[theconcealedweapon]

The police originally labeled Sonya Massey's death as "self inflicted".

Video evidence then proved that that was complete and utter bullshit.

Remember when the police said that Sandra Bland's death was "self inflicted"?

There was no video evidence, so the police's word was taken as fact.

How much do you bet that the same thing happened to Sandra Bland, and many others who we haven't even heard of?

[mos-twin-mattress]

Thinkin ab you Trayvon.

You should be 29. You should have celebrated your birthday with family, you should be gettin hugged by your momma. Maybe you would have your own son or daughter by now...

What happened to you, should never happen to anyone. I wish they had held him accountable. I wish you were here... You were so young.

I cried when i heard what happened to you...

You were a bright light in this world, and I love you sib. I will continue to fight for us. I will never stop. We (Black people) are so deserving of love and care.

The things they do to keep us down, we wont buckle, not ever. I will fight for you, for Breonna, for Casey, for Mike, for George, for Eric, for Ma'Khia, for Sandra.

I HAVE to fight... I can't stop, I cant even slow down... I love being Black, I love how amazing Black people are, I love how resilient we are. But I HATE that we HAVE to be resilient...

[lukajagor]

(via GIPHY)

[blackbrownfamily]

[creepyolddude1973]

My name is James.

I am a white man. I can do, say, and be all of these things without fear because of my #whiteprivilege and I will not be silent about the injustice that has existed forever but is now just reaching your TVs or newsfeeds. This is not a new concept and it’s despicable and it needs to stop! I stand with my black brothers and sisters.

I will not be killed.

I can go jogging (#AmaudArbery).

I can relax in the comfort of my own home (#BothamJean and #AtatianaJefferson).

I can ask for help after being in a car crash (#JonathanFerrell and #RenishaMcBride).

I can have a cellphone (#StephonClark).

I can leave a party to get to safety (#JordanEdwards).

I can play loud music (#JordanDavis).

I can sell CD's (#AltonSterling).

I can sleep (#AiyanaJones)

I can walk from the corner store (#MikeBrown).

I can play cops and robbers (#TamirRice).

I can go to church (#Charleston9).

I can walk home with Skittles (#TrayvonMartin).

I can hold a hair brush while leaving my own bachelor party (#SeanBell).

I can party on New Years (#OscarGrant).

I can get a normal traffic ticket (#SandraBland).

I can lawfully carry a weapon (#PhilandoCastile).

I can break down on a public road with car problems (#CoreyJones).

I can shop at Walmart (#JohnCrawford) .

I can have a disabled vehicle (#TerrenceCrutcher).

I can read a book in my own car (#KeithScott).

I can be a 10yr old walking with our grandfather (#CliffordGlover).

I can decorate for a party (#ClaudeReese).

I can ask a cop a question (#RandyEvans).

I can cash a check in peace (#YvonneSmallwood).

I can take out my wallet (#AmadouDiallo).

I can run (#WalterScott).

I can breathe (#EricGarner).

I can live (#FreddieGray).

This is reality.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

[whenweallvote]

Sandra Bland should be here celebrating her 37th birthday today. Nine years later, and we still boldly #SayHerName.

Happy heavenly 37th, Sandra 🕊️🤎

[star444xo]

🧿

[houseofpurplestars]

Sandra Bland should have been celebrating her 37th birthday this month

[reallivegeekgirl]

We're rewatching Glass Onion and my husband said "Wasn't Sandra Bland the name of the woman who was murdered by the police a few years ago?" She was, and they claimed it was a suicide. I wonder if Cassandra Brand was a reference to her.