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A University of Tennessee at Martin Faculty Senate committee voted earlier this week to table a resolution the school’s Student Government Association passed last month condemning a pair of Tennessee bills as racist.

A student government organization at the University of Tennessee at Martin passed a resolution last week condemning two bills passed by the state legislature as racist.

The changes are required under a new state law inspired by a backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Kentucky's Republican-led legislature wrapped up the 60-day lawmaking session with a flurry of last-minute activity

It’s crunch time at the Kentucky Legislature. Lawmakers have just a few days left to pass last-minute bills, finalize a new two-year budget and override vetoes issued by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.

Supporters of the legislation say anti-racist initiatives in schools make white students feel guilty, and promote a “victimhood” mindset among students of color. Some say it even amounts to leftist indoctrination. But some Black students, and their parents, are worried these bills threaten to roll back progress.

The bill is the fourth filed in Kentucky inspired by a national movement targeting classroom discussions on race.

A bill from GOP Sen. Max Wise would direct teachers to talk about U.S. history in a certain way. Some are calling it propaganda.

Tennessee lawmakers are back in Nashville for the 2022 legislative session, which kicks off Tuesday. WPLN’s Political Reporter Blaise Gainey spoke with House Speaker Cameron Sexton about what to expect.

A Democratic state lawmaker has filed a bill to require public middle and high schools to teach the history of racism in the country.