# Sekou Franklin

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Democratic Decline in Tennessee

Early this month, the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee House of Representatives voted to expel two Democratic lawmakers who had participated in a protest against gun violence on the House floor. The GOP also narrowly failed to expel a third Democrat.  The two legislators who were expelled,…

The state of African American political power in Tennessee

For many outside of the state, the swift expulsions of state Reps. Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson from the Tennessee General Assembly were a shocking display of power by the state’s Republican supermajority. But for longtime observers, this was a continuation of patterns that have persisted ove…

Ep 53 - Sekou Franklin - The Fight for Democracy in Tennessee and America

Today, Mark and Dr. Sekou Franklin discuss Tennessee's recent political spotlight after the General Assembly voted to expel three of its members, who were leading a protest against gun control laws after a mass shooting in Nashville.  This episode highlights the rarity of expulsion and the possible…

S06 E10: Attacks on Black Political Power

Join Kanya Bennett and cohost Jheanelle Wilkins, director of state and local government affairs at the Leadership Conference, as they discuss recent attacks on Black political power with District of Columbia Councilmember Robert White, Melissa Wasser of the ACLU-DC, Dr. Sekou Franklin of Middle Ten…

U.S. Racial Politics: Exclusive Interview with Dr. Sekou Franklin, Professor of Political Science.

Dr. Sekou Franklin, a Political Science Professor at Middle Tennessee State University, discusses the role of race in electoral politics.  Bill and Dr. Franklin discuss Affirmative Action, the Voting Rights Act, football, Tennessee politics, gerrymandering, voter suppression, voting rights efforts,…

LPR's, Big Tech and Policing with Dr. Sekou Franklin

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville, news, politics, government, and more. Run-off update: Rolli's mistakes and Freddie's pivot Mayoral education forum Special Session optimism? LPRs and personal privacy Braden's big Saturday night Our guest this week is Professor of Policitcal Scie…

Getting to know our new Metro Council

Jamie Hollin and Braden Gall talk Nashville, news, politics and government. Council votes on SRO funding Two things are true (again) CM Emily Benedict explains her LPR bill Dr. Sekou Franklin explains LPRs What citizens need to know Metro Legal's control House Speaker non-sense All music o…

Democratic Decline in Tennessee

Early this month, the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee House of Representatives voted to expel two Democratic lawmakers who had participated in a protest against gun violence on the House floor. The GOP also narrowly failed to expel a third Democrat.  The two legislators who were expelled,…

Dr. Sekou Franklin: Executive Director, John Lewis Center for Social Justice

When he took over as executive director Fisk University's John Lewis Center for Social Justice last year, Dr. Sekou Franklin knew he was stepping into a big role, and one steeped in history. "He has demonstrated a deep commitment to social justice, education and community — values deeply ingrained …

Ep. 49 [Part 1] - Co-Governance and Democracy Building in the South

We have a special episode from our Mountaintop Co-Governance Democracy Building Summit. Guest Speakers include:  Denzel Caldwell - Black Nashville Assembly Co-Founder Dr. Michalyn Easter-Thomas - Councilwoman for Memphis City Council District 7 Natt Offiah - Lead Organizer at People’s Advocacy Inst…