The story began as an act of kindness. Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett stepped forward last week to announce that she would personally cover the funeral expenses of Demartravion “Trey” Reed, the 21-year-old Delta State University student who was found h@nged on campus in what local officials quickly labeled a “suicide.”

The Tragedy of Trey Reed

Jasmine Crockett Steps In

The Statement That Changed Everything

Accusations of White Supremacy

A Divided Nation Reacts

The Family’s Response

The Larger Question

Political Fallout

A Funeral Becomes a Movement

Conclusion