Sandra Bland died in police custody after a traffic stop, her death sparking controversy and contributing to Black Lives Matter activism against police brutality.
Sandra Bland was pulled over for a traffic violation in Waller County, Texas in 2015. After confrontation with police, she was arrested. Three days later, she was found dead in her jail cell in what authorities ruled a suicide, though her family disputes this.
Bland's death became part of the broader narrative of police violence against African Americans and contributed to Black Lives Matter activism.
She died after a traffic stop
Her death remains controversial
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