Unforgotten
On June 9th, Sandra Bland, a social media activist, was optimistic about her new job prospect at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, her alma mater. On June 10th, she was arrested for what started as a minor traffic signal violation. On July 13th, Sandra Bland was found hanging in her cell at Waller County Jail.
Unforgotten was created to preserve the memories of innocent lives that unjustly are taken and forgotten over time.
Sandra Bland
A leader, an activist, a Queen
Key:
Sandra, her four sisters and mother
Debut of Selma, inspired Bland to become a social activist
Lily, flower of rebirth
Mockingbird, the bird
of injustice
Dash cam footage of police reaching into Bland’s car
Bag found in cell after hanging
Jordan Edwards
A friend, a son, a Light
Jordan Edwards was a 15-year-old straight-A student who played football at Mesquite High School in Dallas, Texas. He was shot in the back of the head by Dallas officer Roy Oliver, who fired multiple shots and reportedly “flipped off” Edwards and his brothers as they were leaving a house party. Although Oliver claimed that the car aggressively drove towards him, police footage showed them driving away from the officer.
Key:
Sandra, her four sisters and mother
Jordan Edwards played quarterback and receiver
Tribute was paid by placing his belongings inside of his locker
Police fired multiple shots in the car of teens, killing Jordan
Jordan with his father
Jordan's little sister
Philando Castile
A mentor, a giver, a Hero
What started as a routine traffic stop ended in the death of Philando Castile, a nutrition specialist who worked for Saint Paul Public School. Castile, who memorized the names and food allergies of 500 children daily was shot seconds after reaching into his wallet, despite informing officer Yanez that he possessed a gun and was permitted to carry the firearm. The incident was both witnessed and recorded by passenger, Diamond Reynolds. Her 4-year-old daughter also witnessed Philando's death in the backseat.
Key:
Valerie Castile, mother of Philando
Dash cam footage of police shooting Castile
Tribute was paid by placing his belongings inside of his locker
Diamond Reynolds, girlfriend of Castile
Daughter of Diamond Reynolds
