our North Carolina, and our Durham. He was an African-American man whose shooting death played out as Old South history often did. Spicely was an Army private stationed at Camp Butner. According to various accounts, he was shot dead by a white Durham bus driver after being told to move to the back of the bus and arguing with the driver. It happened on Club Boulevard. The driver was acquitted and lived decades more. Spicely’s life ended at that bus stop in West Durham.
There are killings every day in every state, of all ages and races and genders. The damage inflicted spreads beyond the killer, the victim and why it happened. Sometimes, an injustice galvanizes others, the way the murder of Emmett Till was such an integral eventand the cause of Kuehnemund’s death:

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Vixen founder and lead guitarist, Jan Kuehnemund, who lost a fierce battle with cancer on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Though most well known for her gifted guitar playing and other musical talents, Jan was a rare friend and beautiful in every sense of the word. Humble, thoughtful, loyal and kind, she was the most gracious of women, possessing the quiet strength of a true warrior. She genuinely loved and appreciated her friends and fans more than most could ever know. Those who were most fortunate to have known her and loved her are heartbroken at the loss of Jan, whose spirit will shine through her music eternally.

Jan was very courageous. Never