TENNESSEE HOUSE PASSES RESOLUTION TO ABOLISH SLAVERY

May 4, 2021

Issue will now be placed on the 2022 ballot NASHVILLE—A resolution that would allow Tennesseans to abolish all forms of slavery in the state will now come before all Tennesseans for a vote. The House of Representatives passed the measure on Tuesday night.  Currently, the Tennessee Constitution bans the use of slavery, except as a…

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REP. TOWNS MEETS WITH BLACK FRANCHISE OWNERS SUING MCDONALDS

May 3, 2021

NASHVILLE— Rep. Joe Towns Jr. of Memphis will meet on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 with two of 77 former Black McDonald’s franchise owners who are suing the fast-food giant for racial discrimination.  Jim and Daryl Byrd own stores in Shelby and Fayette counties. As part of the lawsuit, they maintain that minority franchisees were given…

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