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Christine Wells-Wonsley advocates for proper terminology regarding late son Nolan Wells

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Following a grand jury decision not to bring criminal charges in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, his mother, Christine Wells-Wonsley, is advocating for how the deceased is described by the public and media.

Wells-Wonsley has requested that people refrain from referring to her son as a “man,” asserting that despite being legally an adult, he was still a teenager and a child. Attorney Ben Crump, representing the family, supported this stance, stating that Wells deserves to be remembered as he was.

The family's plea highlights a broader discussion within the African American community regarding the tendency to “adult” Black youth, a phenomenon noted in previous high-profile cases involving Trayvon Martin and Tamir Rice.

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Ben Crump · Christine Wells-Wonsley · Holly Robinson Peete · Nolan Wells

Sources

Nolan Wells' Mom Argues Against Calling Him A Man: "He Was A Teenager" [1053rnb.com]
Nolan Wells' Mom Argues Against Calling Him A Man: "He Was A Teenager" [wiznation.com]
Nolan Wells' Mom Argues Against Calling Him A Man: "He Was A Teenager" [blackamericaweb.com]
Nolan Wells' Mom Argues Against Calling Him A Man: "He Was A Teenager" [newstalkcleveland.com]
Nolan Wells' Mom Argues Against Calling Him A Man: "He Was A Teenager" [foxync.com]
Nolan Wells' Mom Argues Against Calling Him A Man: "He Was A Teenager" [krnb.com]
Nolan Wells' Mom Argues Against Calling Him A Man: "He Was A Teenager" [wzakcleveland.com]