In the 1930s, twin brothers move to the South to open a juke joint and meet some old acquaintances. The night of their grand opening, three strangers show up looking to join the party.

Around 60 protesters—including at least one with a handmade quilt—gathered outside of the Bruce R. Thompson Courthouse and Federal Building in Reno on April 15. Organizer Kimberly Carden, of ...