Kelly Lytle Hernandez

Study Reveals Disproportionate Police Interaction for Black Kids

Jennifer Bihm, Contributing WriterNovember 1, 2018

The recently released “Policing Our Students” report revealed that there has been a significant disparity in police interactions with black elementary and middle school students. The report, said researchers shows a need for reform in the arena of school safety. Instead of relying solely on police and security, they said, more funding should be directed toward counselors and community based resources. “Diversions” or community-based services and programs offered to students in lieu of arrests or citations are rising, but not rapidly enough,” said Terry Allen, one of the lead researchers of the report as part of the Million Dollar Hoods Project.   “Many schools within

Local Community Organization Bails Pregnant Black Mother Out of Jail for Mother’s Day

Sentinel Staff ReportMay 17, 2018

The mother of a 4-year-old daughter, Ms. Murphy is 8 ½ months pregnant and had been incarcerated since April 13, 2018, when she was arrested following a family domestic dispute. Murphy’s release was a coordinated effort of the National Black Mama’s Bail Out Day campaign #FreeBlackMamas that will give incarcerated mothers around the country an opportunity to spend Mother’s Day with their families and build community through gatherings that highlight the impact of inhumane and destructive bail practices on local communities.