MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis City Council wants Governor Bill Lee to veto the bill that would ban the teaching of critical race theory in Tennessee schools.
Earlier this month, state lawmakers passed the measure to allow the state to keep funding from schools that teach about white privilege, oppression, and inequality.
Council members called the bill "shameful," concerning, and stated that acting as if racism never happened makes the wounds deeper.
The governor hasn't signed the measure, nor has he said whether he would support it.