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Jan 22, 20214 min read
Education Special Session Recap
This session started off different from most. Typically we are sworn in and followed with a couple weeks of recess to prepare for regular...


Jan 22, 20211 min read
A Fresh Start!
With the start of the 112th Legislative Session, I am more excited than ever to be working for all Tennesseans. While I am consistent in...


Jan 7, 20212 min read
The Line Has Been Drawn
Yesterday, January 6, 2021, we witnessed one of the greatest attacks on American Democracy in modern history. Trump and his supporters...


Dec 24, 20201 min read
Thankful To Be Your Representative
The Holidays serve as a special time for my family and me. I spend quality time loving them, and also reflecting on the many amazing ways...

Dec 21, 20201 min read
Thank You! Holiday Toy Drive- Thru Successful!
Showing some Christmas love to my community! I’m thankful that over 300 kids will have something extra during a tough time for all. I...


Dec 9, 20203 min read
Why I'm Running for TNDP Chair
Dear TNDP Executive Committee Members, As a third generation Tennessean, there is not a time I cannot remember fighting for progressive...


Dec 7, 20204 min read
‘Transparency is very important’: Tennessee lawmaker wants to expand lead testing in schools and chi
By Laura Faith Kebede | Dec 6, 2020, 4:14pm CST | Chalkbeat Tennessee As school officials continue to report more water fountains and...


Mar 3, 20203 min read
Human trafficking bill inspired by Cyntoia Brown clears House
Rep. Lamar Human trafficking bill inspired by Cyntoia Brown clears House


Mar 2, 20201 min read
Legislature approve Lamar, Akbari bill to guarantee HOPE Scholarship for mothers returning to school
TN General Assembly approved a bill March 2 to allow HOPE Scholarship recipients who become pregnant to keep scholarship eligibility.


Mar 2, 20204 min read
Some states make it harder for college students to vote
By Associated Press | March 2, 2020, 11:16am MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Vanderbilt University student Will Newell wishes it was easier for college...


Jan 31, 20201 min read
Rep. London Lamar pushes for voter registration in Shelby County
By WMCActionNews5.com Staff | January 31, 2020 at 4:18 PM CST - Updated January 31 at 6:49 PM MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -The deadline to...


Jan 21, 20202 min read
Lawmaker wants to put an end to Nathan Bedford Forrest Day in Tennessee
Lawmaker wants to put an end to Nathan Bedford Forrest Day in Tennessee -- Rep. Lamar


Mar 27, 20197 min read
What TN—and the Country—Can Learn from London Lamar, the State's Youngest Black Woman Lawmaker
What TN—and the Country—Can Learn from London Lamar, the State's Youngest Black Woman Lawmaker
Anne Branigin. The Root 3/27/19 11:00AM
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