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August 09, 2023
Tennessee Organizers Are Taking the State Back From the Right. Here’s How.
MVP FEATURED IN: In These Times, by Henry Hicks IV • Social justice organizing has deep roots in the Volunteer State and, despite deep-seated opposition, the movement perseveres.
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February 21, 2023
Q&A: How ‘The Equity Alliance’ is Working to Strengthen Black Power in Tennessee
MVP recently connected with Tequila Johnson, the Co-founder and Executive Director of The Equity Alliance, to talk about how the group has been changing harmful legislation and building power in Black communities across Tennessee. Tequila also shared the group's plans for Black History Month. Oh, and we can’t forget about their LiberTEA Collective – an intensive program that deserves to be emulated across the country (if you ask us!)