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Wright Thompson’s Mississippi: Unearthing Truth in The Barn

In his new book, Wright Thompson explores the murder of Emmett Till and its lasting impact. John T. Edge interviews Thompson about confronting Mississippi’s past.

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Wright Thompson’s Mississippi: Unearthing Truth in The Barn

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