The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi | Wright Thompson Moderated by: Imani Perry

Award-winning sports and narrative journalist Wright Thompson dives into The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi, a gripping exploration of a decades-old murder and its broader social and cultural implications. In conversation with scholar Imani Perry, Thompson examines justice, memory, and the hidden stories that shape communities in the American South. The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.