#SayHerName

Shani Saxon May 7, 2019 4:00PM EDT

Sandra Bland's Family Wants Case Reopened After New Arrest Video Surfaces

Bland’s personal cellphone footage of the violent encounter was uncovered by a local Dallas news station.

Protesters outside at night, one holds sign that reads, "Black trans lives matter."

Kenrya Rankin Sep 14, 2018 2:37PM EDT

Join #Time4BlackTransWomen For a Moment of Remembrance

Of the 20 known transgender women killed in the United States in 2018 so far, 14 of them were Black.

Black woman with black hair in purple and beige dress and green earrings smiles in front of grey background

Sameer Rao Apr 17, 2018 3:31PM EDT

WATCH: Sandra Bland's Family Confronts Official Story in New Doc, 'Say Her Name'

HBO releases a trailer from “Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland” ahead of the film’s premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Black girl with curly hair, brown skin and yellow scarf speaks at a podium

Kenrya Rankin Mar 26, 2018 11:49AM EDT

If You Only Watch One Speech From the #MarchForOurLives, Make It This One

Naomi Wadler reminds us all to #SayHerName.

Kenrya Rankin Jun 19, 2017 11:40AM EDT

Seattle Police Kill Pregnant Mother Charleena Lyles

The 30-year-old Black woman struggled with mental illness. Say her name.

Smiling Black woman wearing glasses and knit cap

Kenrya Rankin Oct 19, 2016 2:49PM EDT

NYPD Officer Kills Deborah Danner, Mentally Ill Black Woman

Police Commissioner James O’Neill: “We failed.”

Sign with photo of Rekia Boyd, text says, "I am Rekia Boyd. Rally for my life! Who's next?"

Kenrya Rankin Oct 18, 2016 12:46PM EDT

WATCH: Video Explores Fatal Police Violence Inflicted on Black Women

“Even in death, women play the second role.”

A smiling Black woman with two young children

Kenrya Rankin Aug 2, 2016 2:27PM EDT

World Reacts to Korryn Gaines' Death at Hands of Police

Twitter user @Delo_Taylor: “‘She shouldn’t have put her child in that situation.’ What situation? They were in their own home where they should’ve been.”

Kenrya Rankin Jul 13, 2016 10:10AM EDT

A Year Without Her: Today is The First Anniversary of Sandra Bland's Death

#SayHerName.

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Kenrya Rankin Jun 27, 2016 10:21AM EDT

Watch the BET Awards Speech That Sparked #JesseWilliamsAppreciationDay

“Just because we’re magic doesn’t mean we’re not real.”

Kenrya Rankin May 31, 2016 12:38PM EDT

Animal Rights Activists Want Justice for Gorilla Killed to Save Child

#JusticeForHarambe?

Sameer Rao May 20, 2016 12:10PM EDT

Activists Gather Around The Country To #SayHerName

The national day of action reinforced calls for accountability in cases of police and White supremacist violence against Black women.

5-year-old holds up #SayHerName poster at Sandra Bland funeral

Andrea J. Ritchie May 19, 2016 2:38PM EDT

As We #SayHerName, 7 Policy Paths to Stop Police Violence Against Black Girls and Women

In honor of the National Day of Action to End State Violence Against Black Women, Girls and Femmes, lawyer, researcher and activist Andrea J. Ritchie presents some policy ideas to eliminate police sexual violence, gendered racial profiling and other ways officers target Black girls, women and gender nonconforming people.