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60. Tennessee: Tip of the Spear in the Fight for Democracy

Intersectionality Matters!

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Challenging Divisive Symbols and Resisting Injustice in Tennessee

The chapter delves into the ongoing efforts to remove divisive symbols like statues of Nathan Bedford Forrest from the Tennessee Capitol, facing resistance through arrests, legislative retaliation, and false charges. It highlights the importance of fighting against symbols of white supremacy, sharing personal experiences of expulsion and facing racism while advocating for racial justice and democracy in Tennessee.

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