Tennessee politicians strip historically Black university of its board
State Sen. London Lamar, D-Memphis, speaks to a Tennessee State University supporter outside the legislative chambers Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Nashville. The House voted to vacate the school's board of trustees. (George Walker IV/AP)
Black lawmakers and community leaders said state leaders, a majority of whom are white, are unfairly targeting Tennessee State University.
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