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15-04-2016 16:55:41
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SB623 will erase America’s painful history of racism and oppression from Tennessee classrooms – a legacy that still impacts our country today. Gov. Bill Lee – do the right thing and veto this ugly, dangerous bill. #LearnFromOurPast #TNLeg
Banning crucial conversations about racism is a clear step in the wrong direction on our long march for true equity in Tennessee. Gov. Bill Lee, please veto SB623 and #LearnFromOurPast #TNLeg
Tell Gov. Bill Lee to veto SB623, which will censor school discussions of our country's history of racism and sexism. Stop this backwards censorship bill and let our students #LearnFromOurPast #TNLeg
We should support our teachers, not threaten funding to their schools if they teach students about our nation’s history of racial oppression. Gov. Bill Lee, we need you to VETO SB623 and #LearnFromOurPast #TNLeg
Our students deserve better than SB623, which glorifies a past rooted in white supremacy while silencing the experiences of all who have suffered through inequalities that exist today. Gov. Bill Lee should VETO this bill. #LearnFromOurPast #TNLeg
Tell Gov. Bill Lee that our students deserve serious, thoughtful conversations about our country's complex and painful history. We shouldn't force SB 623, which glorifies a past rooted in white supremacy, onto students in our state. Tell Lee to VETO SB 623. #LearnFromOurPast #TNLeg
Reminder: Tennessee Youth& College Division Virtual Mixer Today at 5 pm CST! Make sure to tweet us NAACP TN State Conf. to let us know you're coming! Tweet your name, class year, and University so we know who you're representing.
