The Family Land, Part 1

Melvin Davis and Licurtis Reels refused to leave the land that had
been in their family for generations – so they were sent to jail.
They expected to be in jail for 90 days. They were there for 8
years. This week, part 1 of their story. For more on the Reels
family’s story, you can read Lizzie Presser’s article, “Their
Family Bought Land One Generation After Slavery. The Reels Brothers
Spent Eight Years in Jail for Refusing to Leave It.” Say hello on
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