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Three Johns and a Will for justice: When Tennessee’s white leaders spoke out
The article critiques the silence of current Tennessee leaders amid redistricting efforts targeting Black votes in Memphis, contrasting it with historical examples of white leaders like Will Campbell, John Seigenthaler, and Howard Baker who opposed racism and supported civil rights.
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