Tamara L. Bates

1913 | Strategist | Connector - Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. - James Baldwin

[The Tennessee Holler @TheTNHoller]

WATCH: “Parliamentary inquiry… what’s the process for a vote of ‘NO CONFIDENCE’ in Speaker Sexton?”

#KremlinCameron @CSexton25 CUTS JONES’ MIC for the 3rd time this week, as @brotherjones_ asks about a nc vote— with Sexton’s fragile iron fist crushing democracy in the House.🇺🇸

[The Tennessee Holler @TheTNHoller]

REP. @VoteBo MITCHELL: “A great waste of time. @GovBillLee called a special session about gun violence where I couldn’t bring a bill about gun violence… it looks like East Germany up here.” #KremlinCameron #TNSpecialSession

[WKRN News 2 @WKRN]

Which was followed by Rep. Justin Jones gaveling while shouting "This house is out of order!" Commentary by @THEChrisOB

[The Tennessee Holler @TheTNHoller]

The underlying *offense* @CSexton25 ruled @brotherjones_ “out of order” for was so minimal even the clerk couldn’t remember it.

It was less off topic than most members are every time they speak.

Sexton is a wanna-be dictator tyrant. The walkout was entirely justified.

[The Tennessee Holler @TheTNHoller]

“POWER TO THE PEOPLE!”

@brotherjones_ joins the protestors in the rotunda after #KremlinCameron & the @tnhousegop vote to silence him for no reason, simply because they could.

The Dems walked out.

[Tamara L. Bates @TapTheConnector]

Hey @freddieoconnell Why should I vote for you and tell me my friends to support you ? Give me a call, Issac has my number. Look forward to speaking with you.

[Tamara L. Bates @TapTheConnector]

@AmeshiaCross How are you ? I came across your page. I’m interested in learning more about the policy communities / spaces you’re are a part of. I recently graduated with my Masters of Public Policy and looking to intentionally build my village. Your profile came up and I wanted to say hello.

[Tamara L. Bates @TapTheConnector]

@AmeshiaCross hello

[Tamara L. Bates @TapTheConnector]

@NCRFoundation HBCU & IVY LEAGUE TOUR across east coast. 11 days of exploration, inspiration, and relaxation. Our mission is to curtail the high school dropout rate and increase degree and/or certificate enrollment among underserved, underrepresented, & at risk students.

[Tamara L. Bates @TapTheConnector]

When you see me doing the things that I tried to do with you don’t trip when you see me thriving elsewhere. You had the opportunity to build with me too.

[Tamara L. Bates @TapTheConnector]

Check out @diverserep Summer Internship @NCRFoundation share this information with a current student.

[Tamara L. Bates @TapTheConnector]

It’s ok to ask for help !

[Tamara L. Bates @TapTheConnector]

The people on the grounds in grassroots movement needs to be recognized too!

[Tamara L. Bates @TapTheConnector]

@tequilamjohnson Speak the truth

[Tamara L. Bates @TapTheConnector]

Speak 🗣️

[Tequila M. Johnson @tequilamjohnson]

Another thing the media has missed some of the most talented Black organizers in Tennessee have packed up and left because 1. We could not afford to pay them what they deserved 2. Extreme burnout 3. Death threats And racial targeting.

[Tamara L. Bates @TapTheConnector]

I’m grateful to witness change. Get on the train of democracy. People get ready
There's a train a-coming. You don't need no baggage. You just get on board. Keep the momentum going. The nation is waking up and rising up. People movement . Everyone can serve and organize

[Tequila M. Johnson @tequilamjohnson]

I’ve had four strategy calls today, didn’t raise a cent just folks offering strategy. Listen, there is no shortage of strategy in this state. Our organizations are fully functioning just underfunded. We already have all the tools, data and strategy. We just need resources in TN.

[Tequila M. Johnson @tequilamjohnson]

Another thing the media has missed some of the most talented Black organizers in Tennessee have packed up and left because 1. We could not afford to pay them what they deserved 2. Extreme burnout 3. Death threats And racial targeting.

[Rep. Justin Jones @brotherjones_]

In the end, the people of Tennessee made the ultimate choice of courage and hope. Thank you to the thousands who came to the people’s house today to show the nation that we will not yield to authoritarian attacks on our democracy. Our fight is not over. #notonestepback ✊🏾

[Tamara L. Bates @TapTheConnector]

When a good thing come out of a bad situation @brotherjones_ #TenneseeThree