A young black man died 'in proximity to white people.’ Now his family has crowdfunded over $650,000.

The mysterious death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who drowned in Mississippi while with a group of white friends, has sparked national attention and controversy, especially since he was the only black person in the group. The case has drawn significant activism from civil rights leaders Al Sharpton and Ben Crump, who suggest the circumstances may be more complex than initially reported. In the wake of the tragedy, Wells' family has successfully crowdfunded over $650,000, highlighting the community's support and raising questions about racial dynamics and justice in such incidents.