Black Lawmaker Shuts Down GOP Critics After Wearing Dashiki On House Floor
Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson clapped back at Republicans for seemingly criticizing his decision to wear a dashiki in the state Capitol.
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Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson clapped back at Republicans for seemingly criticizing his decision to wear a dashiki in the state Capitol.
Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson clapped back at Republicans for seemingly criticizing his decision to wear a dashiki in the state Capitol.
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