Social Justice
What happened to AvaLynn? : Family demands answers!
The family of AvaLynn demands answers on what happened to the 5-year-old at school after she came home with a bruised face.
I’m sure you’ve seen a picture of a child with a bruised face circulating around the internet.
The image is AvaLynn. Her family says she was brutally beaten at school by fellow classmates. They claim the school has turned a blind-eye.
Lacey Harris, the mother of a Mississippi kindergartener, claims that her daughter was attacked by another child at the school playground, but the school district says the girl was hurt on her own.
Family members and friends started a #JusticeForAvaLynn campaign to spread awareness about what’s going on in their hometown of Mississippi.
Harris filed a police report with the Pascagoula Police Department after her daughter, AvaLynn, came home from school with “her face swollen, cut, and bruised beyond recognition,” according to a description of the incident posted to the Facebook group “Justice For AvaLynn.”
The school, however, claims that AvaLynn injured herself and that no other students are responsible for her injuries, according to AL.com.
The Pascagoula Police Department and school district said they have an ongoing investigation into what happened.
“It’s still ongoing and pending,” Pascagoula Capt. Shannon Massey said to the GulfLive. “We’re investigating it as leads are developed.”
A GoFundMe campaign was also started to raise money for AvaLynn’s “medical needs and travel expenses.”
Real stories. Real impact. Straight to your inbox. Join thousands others. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter today!
Follow us on Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram
Memphis man sues city, police over photo taken of his deceased mother
Asbury Park High School: History Seminar
New Jersey police reach $4 million settlement with children of woman killed by ex-husband, a former police officer
Druski new parody mocking conservative women sparks debate
Detroit man convicted of sexually assaulting, killing teen found dead in prison 2 weeks after sentencing
Kendrick Johnson’s parents file $10B lawsuit against federal judges
GoFundMe launched after Alabama mother is fatally shot by husband hours after giving birth
Shaquille O’Neal pays for funeral costs for 12‑year‑old Jada West, Georgia officials say
Family demands justice after Baltimore County man dies after being punched by police officer in violent encounter
New Jersey police reach $4 million settlement with children of woman killed by ex-husband, a former police officer
OWN greenlights first-ever ‘Belle Collective’ spinoff Belle Collective: Birmingham
Hazel Scott’s legacy returns to Harlem in free outdoor film screening
Olympic Gymnast Frederick Richard sets world record, raises $50K for Ugandan youth
Renee Ferguson, trailblazing investigative journalist, dies at 75
“AfroPoP Digital Shorts” returns to the land with “Sweet Samara,” climate and abolitionist film
-
Community2 weeks agoShaquille O’Neal pays for funeral costs for 12‑year‑old Jada West, Georgia officials say
-
Social Justice3 days agoNew Jersey police reach $4 million settlement with children of woman killed by ex-husband, a former police officer
-
Education1 week agoAsbury Park High School: Crossover event esports and history with Tina Watson
-
Social Justice5 days agoJury awards California woman $15 million after supervisor called her n-word
-
Culture2 weeks agoWu‑Tang Clan concert film to screen at The Pinhook as part of Wu‑Tang Wednesday Series
-
Social Justice7 days agoFamily pleads for Trump’s help bringing severely ill son home from Chinese prison
-
Crime & Justice4 days agoDetroit man convicted of sexually assaulting, killing teen found dead in prison 2 weeks after sentencing
-
Culture3 days agoDruski new parody mocking conservative women sparks debate
-
Social Justice2 weeks agoDOJ moves to dismiss criminal case against ex-officers charged for role in Breonna Taylor’s death
-
Culture6 days agoOWN’s Belle Collective Birmingham to premiere April 10