Criminal Justice

The Nolan Wells Rule: A Call for Transparency, Accountability and Answers for Families Black With No Chaser graphic honoring Nolan Xavier Wells with his portrait incorporated into the word Nolan.

George Chuck Patterson October 1, 2026

Born from the unanswered questions surrounding Nolan Xavier Wells’ death, the proposed Nolan Wells Rule calls for...

From Taking a Knee to Taking a Stand Again: Colin Kaepernick Reportedly Steps Forward to Help Fund Independent Autopsy in Mississippi Case Editorial graphic featuring Colin Kaepernick and Nolan Wells highlighting Kaepernick's reported support for an independent autopsy in the Mississippi case.

BWNC Blog July 10, 2026

Colin Kaepernick has reportedly agreed to help fund an independent autopsy in the Nolan Wells case, extending...

We Keep Telling the Wrong Story When He Kills Her Cerina Fairfax

Kellye Beathea April 17, 2026

There cannot be a serious conversation about violence like this without saying the word: Patriarchy.

Family Retains Ben Crump for Civil Rights Probe in Death of Trey Reed B0E1C06A-74C8-4AF9-A651-73961B909C24

Angela Dennis September 16, 2025

The family of Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old Delta State University student, has retained nationally known civil...

Angela Dennis May 7, 2025

Today, an all-white jury acquitted Demetrius Haley, Tadarrius Bean, and Justin Smith—the three former Memphis police officers...

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