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Honoring Cheryl Ellis – A Legacy of Advocacy

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Cheryl Ellis

Cheryl Ellis, a mother turned advocate after her daughter’s tragic case of police mishandling, transformed personal tragedy into a powerful movement for justice.

Her Legacy

Cheryl Ellis worked tirelessly to bring accountability to law enforcement agencies that failed her daughter. Her story has inspired countless others to demand systemic change. Today, her legacy continues through the Cheryl Ellis Scholarship Program, which supports private investigators committed to justice in marginalized communities.

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about

Cheryl Ellis

Cheryl Ellis, a mother turned advocate after her daughter’s tragic case of police mishandling, transformed personal tragedy into a powerful movement for justice.

Her Legacy

Cheryl Ellis worked tirelessly to bring accountability to law enforcement agencies that failed her daughter. Her story has inspired countless others to demand systemic change. Today, her legacy continues through the Cheryl Ellis Scholarship Program, which supports private investigators committed to justice in marginalized communities.

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Cheryl’s story

Scholarship & Impact

A video documenting Cheryl’s story and the scholarship’s impact.

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TESTIMONIALS

What Scholarship Recipients Are Saying

Testimonials from scholarship recipients about how the program has advanced their work in civil rights.

Lorenzo Scott
Internship Year: 2025
From Harassment to Justice: My journey is a testament to resilience and the power of standing up against injustice. Thanks to the intervention of the Courtroom Accountability Project and the enduring impact of Cheryl Ellis’s legacy, I am not only safe but thriving, proving that even in the face of adversity, with the right tools and determination, change is possible.
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Nidia Álvarez-Nguyen
Internship Year: 2025
Upon discovering the work of The Equal Justice Project Investigative Group and PoliceAbuse.com, I knew I had found my calling. Their mission aligned perfectly with everything I had been searching for—direct action, in-depth investigations, and real change. Now serving as the Public Information Director and working toward becoming a private investigator, I play a key role in uncovering injustices and advocating for the rights of the vulnerable.
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