In June 1998, the murder of James Byrd Jr. forever changed the small East Texas town of Jasper. Known as the “Jewel of the Forest,” Jasper and its surrounding area had long been known for its natural beauty. But that changed after Byrd, a 49-year-old Black man, was chained to…Read More
The Texas town where James Byrd Jr was dragged to his death in 1998 sparking national outrage and new federal hate crime legislation wants to move on
