Tenn. Senate Votes to Dismantle TSU Trustees, Black Cowboy History Lesson, Latest DEI Attack

3.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tenn. Senate Votes to Dismantle TSU Trustees, Beyonce & The Black Cowboy History Lesson, Latest DEI Attack

Tennessee Senate has voted to dismantle Tennesse State University's Board of Trustees, giving the power to Governor Bill Lee to appoint new members.   We'll talk to one of the six people who opposed the measure.   

Alabama is the latest state to pass a bill targeting diversity and inclusion programs. Republican Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a law prohibiting state funding for maintaining, sponsoring, endorsing, promoting, or affirming DEI programs.  

There's been a lot of chatter about Beyonce's album cover. Some of you have no idea about black cowboys. Tonight, I will be joined by some folks from the Bill Pickett Rodeo, who will help me give you all a history lesson. 

Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, will be in the studio to discuss his organization's latest initiatives. 

A Black Kentucky state senator says she's been threatened with suspension because she's speaking for those who put her into office. 

The last of Mississippi's "Goon Squad" has been sentieced. We'll tell you how long the last two racist deputies will spend in prison for torturing two black men. 

And a victory for the family of the South Carolina woman who dared to take on developers trying to take her land.  

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