Congressional Black Caucus

NAACP Joins Team in Nolan Wells Death

The NAACP’s Office of General Counsel joined the Wells family’s legal team to press for a full, transparent investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells on Horn Island, expanding resources and scrutiny alongside Ben Crump and other civil rights leaders. The move signals heightened national attention and concerns about accountability and race, with lawmakers and advocates pushing for answers, including potential federal review.