Opinion: Pearson’s reappointment signals change, but what can sustain it?
The “Tennessee Three” includes state Reps. Justin Pearson (from left), Gloria Johnson and Justin Jones. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Robert Donati
Robert Donati is the co-founder of Future 901, which works to support candidates who will work to grow West Tennessee as a successful community that is inclusive of all people.
“These three leaders effectively tapped into the political will of a demographic that had been held down, abused and ignored year after year. A megaphone was all that was needed to shatter Speaker Cameron Sexton’s fragile ego and trigger a political earthquake.”
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