Opinion: Legislature’s rush to end teaching of systemic racism lacked thought and research
Otis Sanford
Otis Sanford is professor emeritus of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Memphis and political commentator for WATN-TV ABC24 News. Contact him at o.sanford@memphis.edu. Follow him on Twitter @otissanford.
Within the span of about three days, the House and Senate imposed their Caucasian-centered, conservative will on what can and cannot by taught in schools about racism’s sordid history and harmful impact.
Topics
Tennessee Legislature Mark White Katrina Robinson TaJuan Stout Mitchell Shelby County Schools Critical race theoryRelated stories
Opinion: Strickland’s pick for police chief represents the change Memphis needs
CJ Davis will draw on her 28 years in the Atlanta Police Department, where she rose to commander of the Strategies and Special Projects Division. Isn’t that what Memphis needs, new strategies for fighting crime and making MPD more a part of the community?
Sanford: Judge Harry Wellford left a legacy of leadership in politics and the law
The judge deserves to be remembered as one of the most consequential public figures in Memphis during the second half of the 20th century, says Otis Sanford.
Legislative session ends with satisfied Republicans, disappointed Democrats
Lawmakers wrap up legislative session viewed differently by Democrats and Republicans.