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Attorney Ben Crump to stand with families of 3 deceased Black teens at National Urban League conference in Nashville
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Danica Sauter , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway The teens, all 18 years old, died within a short period of time, and their families are seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump will be in Nashville on Thursday, standing with the families of three deceased Black teens. The teens, all 18 years old, died within a short period of time, and their families are seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The families and Ben Crump will attend the National Urban League conference, where they will be joined by other notable figures.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear are among those scheduled to appear at the event. Further details about the conference and the families' concerns are available from the National Urban League and local news sources.
The event is taking place in Nashville, with the Urban League of Middle Tennessee participating.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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