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** Nashville, not Memphis ** My apologies. Justin is protesting in the State Capitol building in Nashville. Thanks to Bananasfalafel for the correction.

May 7, 2026. Video by Garrison Hayes at Mother Jones. Here it is on YouTube: State Rep. Justin Jones Burns a Paper Confederate Flag in Protest - Garrison Hayes and Mother Jones (YouTube)

For background, here's a PBS News article (and video) on Tennessee redrawing its maps: Tennessee Democrats lock arms in protest as GOP lawmakers approve new congressional map - PBS News - May 7, 2026

Here's more about TN State Rep. Justin Jones on: Wikipedia :~: Ballotpedia :~: Official (.gov) :~: Instagram @ brotherjones_

Garrison Hayes: motherjones.com/author/garrison-hayes

Here are the latest r/BlackPeopleofReddit posts with: Justin Jones ~:~ Garrison Hayes ~:~ Civil Rights ~:~ Voting Rights ~:~ Jim Crow ~:~ Supreme Court

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For context, he is a far right nut who posts the usual rightoid stuff. Ofc he’s a Confederate and actively pushes for a white southern ethnostate. However, I cannot stand for the slander and misinformation of John Brown. I’m so, SO tempted to respond to him, but I know he won’t change. However, some reporting can help. LONG LIVE JOHN BROWN!

Artist link: https://twitter.com/ahmonza12/status/2054049761129267449?s=46&t=JpQIV43wfRuCQ3Si6NOZJQ

As states like Louisiana and Tennessee redraw their congressional maps, one aspect is particularly concerning.

“I am struck by the relish, by the glee, the joy that these southern states right now are taking in destroying Black opportunity districts,” Marc Elias said.

Law professor Joyce Vance shares what she attributes the current political climate to.

Full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwBrJZ2rPFM

Went to the Charleston museum yesterday and saw this, figured the boys in blue would enjoy it.

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/may-10/jefferson-davis-captured

The guy was also dressed as a Confederate soldier.

John Brown, born May 9, 1800.