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Nolan Wells Update: Tyler Perry, Al Sharpton, and Other Black Leaders Add Growing Support
As the investigation into the death of 18 year old Nolan Wells continues, a growing number of prominent Black leaders and entertainers are stepping forward to support his family both publicly and financially. According to People, filmmaker Tyler Perry has offered to help cover Wells’ funeral expenses after learning about the Mississippi college football player’s []
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