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The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion

March 26, 2021/in Candidates, Civil Rights, Podcasts, State, TOPICS, VIDEOS, What About Us? /by Justin Kanew

We need more diversity and inclusion in our national and state discussions. Tullahoma City Alderman Rupa Blackwell joins the show to discuss how she is helping to elevate these issues in her rural community.

FULL PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts here, and wherever else you like to listen here.

"That's the beauty of diversity – we have so much to learn from each other."

Tullahoma Alderman @BlackwellRupa joined @Whataboutuspod1 to talk about how diversity by itself isn't enough: we need education & inclusion too.

Full Podcast ? https://t.co/oekPW2M2po pic.twitter.com/eU1BW3B7Ab

— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) March 26, 2021

In Emotional Meeting, Franklin Aldermen Approve Slavery-Acknowledging Civil War Markers

February 13, 2019/in Civil Rights, Middle TN, TOPICS, VIDEOS /by Staff

Confederate statues around the country have been a contentious topic for some time, reaching a boiling point in 2017 when white supremacist-led rally resulted of the death of counter-protester Heather Heyer.