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.

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NAACP Joins Team in Nolan Wells Death

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The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is made up of Black members of the United States Congress. Although as of 2026 all members belong to the Democratic Party, the CBC founders envisioned it as a non-partisan organization, and there have been several instances of bipartisan collaboration with Republicans.

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Country: United States
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1971
Website: http://cbc-butterfield.house.gov, https://cbc.house.gov/

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