grieving families

With permission from author Nay Davis, this opinion explores the contrasting community responses to the deaths of Nolan Xavier Wells and Aubreigh Wyatt in Ocean Springs, challenging readers to consider whether all grieving families receive the same compassion, support, and calls for accountability.

After attending Baby Kohen Wiley’s visitation as both a father and a public servant, Rep. Kabir Karriem urges Mississippi leaders to ensure a transparent, impartial investigation, arguing that truth and accountability are essential for justice and healing.