Tennessee GOP lawmaker apologizes over ‘hanging’ comment
Associated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee Republican lawmaker on Thursday apologized after asking earlier this week if “hanging by a tree” could be added to the state’s execution methods, a comment that has shocked Black lawmakers who point to the state’s dark history of lynching. I sincerely apologize to anyone who may have been hurt or offended.” However, Black lawmakers continued to express alarm and disappointment not only at Sherrell’s failure to acknowledge the historical context of lynching but also the silence from GOP legislative leaders who have not publicly condemned Sherrell’s remarks. I think that speaks volumes.” Sherrell’s remark come as Black lawmakers have repeatedly criticized GOP legislative leaders’ silence on racist remarks and other insensitive actions that impact minority populations in Tennessee. Last year, GOP lawmakers passed a new congressional map scattering Nashville’s Black voters across multiple districts.
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