Rev. Al Sharpton

The parents of Nolan Wells and civil rights figures Ben Crump and Rev Al Sharpton spoke at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Atlanta. They addressed the death of 18-year-old college student Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a boating trip with friends on July 6th. Concerns were raised regarding racial speculation about his disappearance and the investigation into his death.

An independent autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells found his cause of death to be 'undetermined' due to inconclusive findings, including a red discoloration on his skull and missing organs from a prior autopsy. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the results at the NAACP National Convention, calling for further investigation and transparency.

An independent autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells did not determine the cause or manner of his death, with preliminary findings noting missing body parts and tissue discoloration. The family, represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, arranged the second autopsy, funded by Colin Kaepernick, while Mississippi authorities have not released their results.

The family of Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen found dead after a July 4 boat trip, will release an independent autopsy Wednesday. The autopsy, funded by Colin Kaepernick, aims to determine if Wells had injuries beyond drowning, as Mississippi’s medical examiner has not yet released its results. Racial tensions and unanswered questions about Wells’ disappearance with a group of white friends have prompted a $125,000 reward and calls for transparency.

Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry offered a $100,000 reward for information about the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who drowned during a July 4 trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. Authorities do not suspect foul play, but the family has sought an independent autopsy as toxicology results remain pending.

Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry are offering a $100,000 reward for information about the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells during a July 4 trip to Horn Island. Sharpton pledged $50,000, which Perry matched, urging the public to come forward with details. Authorities believe Wells drowned but are investigating further.

Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry are offering a $100,000 reward for information about the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died during a July 4 trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. Authorities believe he drowned without foul play, but an independent autopsy is pending. Tyler Perry also covered funeral costs.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen, disappeared after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with white friends, and his body was found two days later. Rev. Al Sharpton demanded transparency in the investigation, offering a $100,000 reward for information, as family and supporters mourned his life at a Mississippi church.

Rev. Al Sharpton offered a $50,000 reward for new information into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, a Black teen found dead off Horn Island, Mississippi, two days after a July 4 boat trip with white friends. The family and supporters demanded an independent investigation, citing racial tensions in Mississippi and conflicting accounts between law enforcement and the family's attorney about Wells' disappearance.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen, died after a July 4 boat trip with white friends in Mississippi, prompting calls for an independent investigation and community demands for truth. His family and supporters, including attorney Ben Crump, are seeking justice amid conflicting accounts of his final hours and concerns about racial tensions and law enforcement transparency.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen, was found dead two days after a July 4 boat trip with white friends on Horn Island, Mississippi. His funeral, officiated by Rev. Al Sharpton, highlighted calls for justice and an independent investigation amid conflicting accounts of his disappearance and racial tensions in the community.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teenager found dead after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, will be remembered at a funeral in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, led by Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights attorney Ben Crump. His death has sparked national attention and discussions about racial tension and law enforcement mistrust, with conflicting accounts from authorities and the family’s lawyer about his disappearance.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen found dead after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, will be remembered at a funeral led by Rev. Al Sharpton. His family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump are seeking justice amid ongoing investigations and allegations of racial tension.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen, was found dead two days after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. His family and civil rights leaders, including Rev. Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump, will honor him at a funeral, while ongoing investigations and conflicting accounts of his disappearance fuel discussions about racial tensions and law enforcement scrutiny.

Nolan Wells' mother, Christine Wonsley, claims she is receiving hate mail after her son's death in Mississippi. The mail includes an altered photo with arrows and dollar signs, implying financial motives. Wells, 18, went missing during a July 4 trip to Horn Island and was found dead two days later. Autopsy results remain pending due to delays.

Nolan Wells' mother, Christine Wonsley, says she is receiving hate mail after her 18-year-old son's death in Mississippi. The mail included a photo of Wonsley at a news conference with arrows and dollar signs drawn on it, implying exploitation. Wells went missing during a July 4 trip to Horn Island and was found dead two days later, with autopsy results delayed due to transportation issues.

Nolan Wells' mother, Christine Wonsley, is receiving hate mail after her son's death in Mississippi. The mail includes a photo of Wonsley with arrows and dollar signs directed at her by figures like Ben Crump and Al Sharpton, which she criticized on Facebook. Wells died after going missing during a July 4 trip to Horn Island, with autopsy results delayed due to transportation issues.

Civil rights leaders Rev Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III are organizing a August 28 march in Washington to defend voting rights after court rulings weakened protections against racial discrimination in elections. The 'March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote' will coincide with the 63rd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s 'I Have a Dream' speech.

A coalition led by Rev. Al Sharpton and the family of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. plans a march for democracy next month to commemorate the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. The event aims to honor the historic 1963 demonstration while advocating for current democratic values.

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells died after a boat trip on Horn Island during a Fourth of July celebration. His family disputes official accounts of his death, citing conflicting stories and racial tensions, and has commissioned an independent autopsy and digital evidence recovery.

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells died after a July 4 boat trip on Mississippi's Horn Island. His family disputes official accounts of his death, seeking an independent autopsy and witnesses, citing racial tensions and distrust in law enforcement.

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells died after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. His family disputes official accounts of his death, citing conflicting stories and racial tensions, and has commissioned an independent autopsy and urged witnesses to come forward.

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.

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, in 2026. His parents question conflicting accounts of his death, citing racial tensions and distrust in law enforcement, while seeking an independent autopsy and witness cooperation.

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells died after a July 4 boat trip on an uninhabited Mississippi island. His family disputes official accounts of his death and has commissioned an independent autopsy and cellphone data recovery. They seek transparency amid racial tensions and distrust in local law enforcement.

18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells died after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. His family disputes official explanations, citing conflicting accounts and racial tensions, and has commissioned an independent autopsy and investigation. Witnesses and video evidence are being sought to clarify his death.

Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old, went missing on Horn Island and was later found dead. His family, along with attorneys Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton, demanded a transparent investigation into his death, citing contradictions and concerns about racial bias. An independent autopsy funded by Colin Kaepernick and Tyler Perry is underway.

The family of Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Mississippi college student who died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, is demanding transparency and an independent investigation. They have partnered with civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton, citing concerns about the official investigation and sharing video evidence suggesting a possible altercation. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported no foul play suspected but asked for public assistance in uncovering details.

The family of an 18-year-old Mississippi teen who died after a July 4 boat trip to an island off the Gulf Coast is calling for transparency and a deeper investigation. They are holding a news conference with Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights attorney Ben Crump.

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.

Jon Meacham, a MS NOW guest historian, argues the U.S. as a 'multiracial, multiethnic democracy' was not founded until 1965 due to laws like the Voting Rights Act and Immigration and Nationality Act. Other MS NOW hosts, including Rev. Al Sharpton and Joy Reid, question celebrating the 250th anniversary of 1776, citing the nation's history with slavery and advocating for Juneteenth as a more meaningful start to American democracy.

Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network (NAN) has purchased the Faison Firehouse Theater in Harlem, transitioning from a rented space to permanent ownership. The building, previously owned by choreographer George Faison, will serve as NAN's new headquarters and is named the 'House of Justice Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Workshop.'

Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network (NAN) has purchased the former Faison Firehouse Theater in Harlem, transitioning from a rented space to permanent ownership. The building, previously owned by Tony Award-winning choreographer George Faison, is now named 'House of Justice Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Workshop' following renovations.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris supports releasing the Democratic National Committee's 2024 election report despite party leadership refusing to release it. The report is a 200-page analysis conducted from over 300 interviews across 50 states. Harris has not yet decided whether to run for president again in 2028.

Rev. Al Sharpton stated that Democrats seek a 'fighter' to lead their 2028 presidential bid against Donald Trump. He emphasized the need for a candidate willing to confront Trump directly, using boxing metaphors to underscore the challenge.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is gaining attention in Democratic circles, particularly after standing out at the National Action Network conference, where he caught the eye of Rev. Al Sharpton, the founder of the organization.

Democrats are preparing for the 2028 presidential election, with candidates like Kamala Harris, Ruben Gallego, and Wes Moore vying for the nomination. However, some Black voters express doubts about whether non-white candidates can win, highlighting tensions between diversity goals and electoral viability.

Kamala Harris signaled her potential 2028 presidential bid during a speech at the National Action Network convention, stating she is 'thinking about it' and acknowledging the responsibilities of the role. The event featured prominent Black lawmakers and voters, with Harris receiving the most enthusiastic audience response among Democratic contenders.