Aaliyah Foundation
(coming soon)
Amplifying Justice and Accountability
The cause was ruled “accident.” Her family believes she was murdered, as indicated by the witnesses that informed them of the event long before the police was able to get in contact with her own mother and that her killer made it look like an overdose to avoid scrutiny. Along with Aaliyah informing the family that if an "accident" of this nature occurs, that it will definitely be foul play involved as a result of her own suspicion.
Over a year later, her case remains untouched in the absence of dependable leadership and execution by the Bessemer PD. Evidence ignored. Leads forgotten. A life reduced to a statistic.
She was not the first. And she won’t be the last.
Justice For Aaliyah is a movement born from grief and built on truth. We are here to fight for families whose loved ones were taken and whose cases were buried under the false label of "accidental overdose" or "cause unknown" with leads presented to investigative entities that do not take any action. There are too many protections for local law enforcement entities being negligent and when someone has a desire to report anything, it is to the internal affairs department of the same enitity that shares the same payroll with the negligent party.
We are demanding:
This nonprofit exists for the unheard, the dismissed, and the abandoned — especially in Black and brown communities, where justice is too often delayed or denied.
Join us as we launch a national effort to expose negligence, re-open cases, and tell the stories law enforcement hoped you’d forget.
Because lives don’t stop mattering when the headlines fade and cases such as this dont just disappear because an officer huffs and puffs about the paperwork/work required to close the case with a legitmate conclusion
Our Leadership
Founder & Executive Director
Leads the vision and mission of the organization. Founded the nonprofit after experiencing firsthand how police inaction and overdose mislabeling can erase the truth and silence families. Oversees strategy, partnerships, and public advocacy.
Board Chair
Provides governance oversight and strategic direction for the board. Serves as a key voice in aligning the nonprofit’s work with its core values and long-term impact goals. Experienced in nonprofit leadership and justice-focused advocacy.
Secretary
Ensures transparency, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Maintains accurate records of board meetings, decisions, and operational milestones.
Treasurer
Oversees the financial integrity of the organization. Manages budgeting, donor reporting, and ensures funds are used effectively in pursuit of justice.
Investigator & Case Liaison
Leads coordination with independent investigators and families seeking justice. Supports re-opening cases, analyzing evidence, and connecting with legal support when possible.
Community Advocacy Coordinator
Builds relationships with grassroots organizations, victim support groups, and communities impacted by police negligence and overdose cover-ups. Organizes public engagement and mobilization efforts.
Mental Health & Family Support Advisor
Focuses on trauma-informed care, family services, and mental health advocacy. Ensures the organization centers the needs and voices of those directly affected.
Civil Rights & Legal Strategy Advisor
Provides insight into legal options, civil rights violations, and systemic reform. Helps shape campaigns and legal partnerships aimed at holding departments accountable.
Communications & Media Strategy Lead
Manages storytelling, media relations, and digital advocacy. Ensures that cases, campaigns, and calls to action reach national and local audiences with clarity and impact.