racial tension
Coverage of racial tension in the Nexus archive.
- A July 4 boat trip, an 18-year-old's death and a family's search for answers in the Deep South
18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells died after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. His family seeks a transparent investigation, citing conflicting accounts and distrust in law enforcement, while an independent autopsy and cellphone data recovery are underway.
- Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip to call for transparency, deeper investigation
The family of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, is calling for greater transparency and an independent investigation. They are partnering with civil rights figures Rev. Al Sharpton and Ben Crump, who allege concerns about the official inquiry and have shared video evidence suggesting a possible altercation. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter stated no foul play is suspected, but the family and community remain skeptical due to racial tensions and unanswered questions.
- Police shooting of 1-year-old Mississippi boy sparks racial tension
A 1-year-old boy was fatally shot by police in Mississippi while responding to a shoplifting call, leading to increased racial tensions.