Black Americans are being found hanging in 2026.
For generations, Black people were lynched while institutions stood by and did nothing.
We cannot repeat that history.
I’m demanding a full investigation from the DOJ.
Nolan Wells should be 19 today.
He should be blowing out candles, laughing with his family, making plans and stepping into another year of a life that was still unfolding. Instead, his family is celebrating his memory while continuing to fight for answers about what happened to their son.
His mother, Christine Wonsley, shared in her own birthday tribute:
“Although you are no longer physically here with us, we will always celebrate you and the legacy you have left for us to protect. You have taught us so much about life and how everyday is a blessing and how we have to do better at just living in the moment.”
So, today we celebrate Nolan. But celebration cannot replace justice.
Black boys deserve to grow old. Families deserve answers. And Nolan deserves the truth.
Happy heavenly 19th birthday, Nolan Xavier Wells.
Staci Turner, the Chief Medical Examiner in Mississippi, needs to be thoroughly investigated. Every case she’s ruled as accidental, undetermined, or suicide involving Black people should be reexamined immediately.
Take Trey Reed; found hanging on the Delta State University campus. She ruled it a suicide. But an independent investigation later determined it was a homicide after discovering blunt force trauma and bruising all over his body.
Nolan Wells was ruled a drowning almost immediately after his body arrived. His family has now demanded an independent investigation.
Damion Cameron’s death was ruled undetermined after a deadly confrontation with law enforcement left him with internal neck bleeding.
And Shannon Wilson was embalmed without his family’s permission; destroying critical evidence that could have shown he was murdered.
This is exactly what institutional racism looks like. When I post about it, this is the kind of thing I’m talking about.
They call us racist for exposing their racism!
Grateful beyond words to be featured on the cover of Rolling Stone Africa this Juneteenth. A day that honors freedom, resilience, and the generations who paved the way makes this moment even more meaningful. This cover is bigger than me it's a reflection of the communities, dreams, and legacies that continue to move us forward. Happy Juneteenth❤️🖤💚
i beg you all. while it's important to talk about Palestine and Iran, please don't ignore what's happening in congo. congo barely has any media coverage, we need to talk about it more.