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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.
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.
Cheryl’s story
Scholarship & Impact
A video documenting Cheryl’s story and the scholarship’s impact.
TESTIMONIALS
What Scholarship Recipients Are Saying
Testimonials from scholarship recipients about how the program has advanced their work in civil rights.
Internship Year: 2025
Internship Year: 2025
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