It’s a case that has captured national attention and raised painful questions far beyond one family’s unimaginable loss. Eighteen-year-old Nolan Wells left home for a fourth of July outing. Days later, his body was found in the water. While investigators continue to say the case remains under investigation, his family is demanding answers, transparency, and accountability. We examine why this story has resonated so deeply and the difficult conversations many Black parents say they’re now having with their children about race, trust, and interracial friendships.

Guests:

Troy Johnson, Anchor/Reporter, WAPT-TV, Jackson, MS

Natalie Wilson, Co-Founder, Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.