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Opposing fascism, hate, and bigotry in Middle Tennessee through affinity and action hatefreetn.org

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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Nashville! Join us June 24 at 6pm at Riverside Commons for an open meeting to discuss the Delaney Hall detention center hunger strikes, and how we can show support for the detainees in horrible conditions as well as the protestors fighting police oppression.
White flyer with black text that states "Solidarity for the Delaney hunger strike! Come to our community meeting to discuss the ongoing hunger strikes at the Delaney Hall detention center and how we can support their fight against ICE. Time: June 24th, 6PM CST. Location: Riverside Commons, 1211 Riverside Drive, Nashville, TN 37206"
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Nashville 🚨 join us at 5:30pm at Centennial Park TODAY to send a message against the US imperialist war machine and Trump's unhinged threats of genocide. Ceasefire or not, we'll be there!
Flyer: emergency protest. Stop Trump's war on Iran! Wednesday, April 8 at 5:30 at Centennial Park (corner of West End and 26th). Hosted by Party for Socialism and Liberation. Endorsed by Veterans for Peace, Middle TN Democratic Socialists of America, We Do Politics, Hate Free Tennessee, Black Alliance for Peace Nashville, and Code Pink TN.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Nashville - our next meeting will be on the afternoon of April 4th. This will be an chance to share the work we are doing or are interested in doing, as well as an opportunity to talk about and write letters to the Prairieland defendants. Email us at hatefreetn@proton.me for a location.
Post-Protest Community Assembly on Saturday, April 4th, 4pm. Email for location at hatefreetn@proton.me. How do we cannel protest energy into actual change? Join us for an open discussion on community needs and a chance to show solidarity for recent political prisoners.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
As no Bonzo beautifully illustrated: nothing ever burns down by itself, every fire needs a little bit of help ///
An illustration by no Bonzo depicting rabbits, frogs, and people dancing around a fire burning police gear. Text above reads "Nothing ever burns down by itself, every fire needs a little bit of help."
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
HFT is actively encouraging "black bloc" attire for anyone who chooses to attend the No Kings protests on March 28. History has proven bloc to be an effective protest tactic that simultaneously protects our anonymity and promotes our solidarity.
CALL FOR NO KINGS BLOC:

What is bloc?

Black Bloc is the practice of dressing in nondescript clothing that covers identifiable features. Concealing our identity provides many advantages during protest: it prevents doxxing by agitators and shields ourselves against surveillance which can be used against us in court, even when our actions are fully legal. When several people act in bloc together, it also provides a shared anonymity between protestors, which in turn protects all of us.  

Solidarity with the Prairieland defendants:

A federal trial in Fort Worth, Texas has led to protestors being charged with “material support for terrorism.” The FBI presented the protestors’ use of “black bloc” as evidence of criminal intent. This is a blatant suppression of political dissent. The administration’s attempt to associate bloc with criminal activity is merely a strategy to justify arrest of innocent people exercising their freedom of expression. We must stand in solidary with the defendants, stand up for our right to dissent, and show the people that wearing protective gear is not a crime. 

In response we say:

NO FASCISM. NO KINGS. 
TOGETHER WE WEAR BLOC ON THE STREETS. 

We stand in solidarity with the Prairieland defendants and with political prisoners everywhere! 


NO KINGS III.  MARCH 28.  10AM.  WASIOTO PARK
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Tune in on Saturday at 2:00PM CST for an overview of best practices for how we use our technology. Get the link here: tinyurl.com/hft-cyber-mar14.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Finally, what we mean by direct action (4/4) Protest praxis /// Historically, we see that the combination of both peaceful & destructive forms of action lead to societal change. All forms of protest are valid, & everyone has their own lane. We do not work with cops, & we do not police each other.
ACAB. Direct action takes many forms, and participation involves many roles. We understand direct action encompasses a range of approaches with varying levels of risk, and that each contribute to the collective struggle. Both peaceful and militant protests play a role in advancing justice and liberation. When we use the term nonviolent, we do not equate it with the preservation of property. Rather, we view the purposeful targeting of infrastructure associated with oppressive forces as a valid and necessary act of resistance. We do not collaborate with law enforcement, who function as agents of state violence and whose historical and ongoing role has been to protect property and enforce systems of exclusion, including collaboration with immigration enforcement agencies that terrorize our immigrant neighbors. Such forms of policing are rooted in the control of nation-state borders, which we do not recognize as legitimate on stolen land. We do not police how individuals choose to protest, recognizing the agency and autonomy of all participants. We are strongest when we act together to embrace a diversity of tactics.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
(3/4) Solidarity forever /// We believe in building relationships across organizations, because working together will be necessary in strengthening our resistance. We are willing to face differences in beliefs and have difficult conversations if it helps us ruin a fascist's day.
Solidarity Forever. No single activist can overthrow capitalism alone. We believe in creating new coalitions to bridge the divide between movements, and although different organizations may not agree on everything, this is not the time for petty infighting. Anyone who would stand against oppression is already on our side. Anyone who fights against the police, against ICE, and against the agents of fascism are already fighting on our frontline. None of us can afford to have enemies where we could have allies instead, and when we stand together, our diversity becomes our greatest strength. Workers of the world unite!
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
(2/4) Diversity of people, diversity of tactics /// We practice resistance in community-building events, education circles, resource sharing, mutual aid, and direct action on the streets. All of these roles and more are important.
Diversity of People, Diversity of Tactics. The revolution has a place for everyone, and no war can be won by infantry alone. While some of us take part in direct actions and protests, other comrades gather information and organize these events from behind the scenes. It is equally valuable to educate ourselves and our communities to learn new ways of supporting our comrades. Revolution requires both the deconstruction of old oppressions and the construction of new subjectivities, communities, and more free ways of life. Everyone chooses their own contribution, and each of us needs to do our part in this fight for freedom.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
It's about time we introduce ourselves. Here is a glimpse of our Principles of Unity. Hate Free TN believes in: (1/4) No hate in our world /// We stand against all forms of oppression, and acknowledge that to stand against oppression we must be staunchly anticapitalist.
No Hate in Our World: Our mission, first and foremost, is to make a stand for the empowerment and equality of everyone who faces the threat of oppression, starting from the scale of our local community and extending towards global coalitions against tyranny. The Trump administration may embody the worst of America's hatred, but this regime was only made possible through the excesses of capitalism that fueled their rise in the first place. History proves that bigotry and oppression are inevitable results when profit is valued over people, and that is not a system that could ever be redeemed. We therefore aim to confront such hatred at its source, and to bring an end to capitalism for the sake of humanity itself. Yet even this ambition is only the beginning. Fascist ideals of total wealth control, generational indoctrination, and domination along lines of race, gender, and/or nationality still exist in trade relations that power Western imperialism. Our continuous struggle against these cruelties provides a foundation for resistance, and allows us to build the experience, resources, and connections that will he necessary in bringing revolution to the global stage.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Our next event will be a virtual presentation on cybersecurity practices and communication safety on Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 PM. This will be held on Jitsi Meet. Register at tinyurl.com/hft-cyber-mar14 to receive the link.
A flyer with green monotype on black background reads: Cybersecurity 101. Saturday, March 14, 2026. 2:00pm. Virtual. Register at tinyurl.com/hft-cyber-mar14. Join Hate Free Tennessee for a workshop on cybersecurity practices, tools, and communication safety in the fight against fascism. Register at link or message for event details. email: info at hatefreetn dot org.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Roles in the resistance is happening tomorrow with an 🚨UPDATED LOCATION🚨: Join us Saturday at 2:30pm at Cyanide Cider. All ages welcome. Some pizza will be provided, but we encourage folks to buy a snack or beverage to support our host!
Flyer for a "Roles in the Resistance" event. Join Hate Free Tennessee for a discussion on the diversity of roles needed in community movements, and discover the value you can bring to the resistance today. Saturday, Feb 7th, 2:30pm. Updated location! Cyanide Cider, 410 Woodbine St, Nashville, TN 37206. The flyer shows illustrations by N.O. Bonzo depicting various community activities, including gardening, emergency response, protest, and crafting.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Another call to action and a chance to yell at your local oppressors! 🚨 If you are tired of Governor Lee's bootlicking of the Trump administration, join us during his State of the State address this Monday, Feb 2 at 5PM at the TN State Capitol.
A protest flyer with an image of the Tennessee State Capitol Building and the title "The People's State of the State." Tennesseans demand no government lies, no racism, bigotry, and hate, no compromises with a fascist state. Abolish ICE. Defend human rights. As Governor Lee delivers his final State of the State address, join us to amplify the people's side of this story and demand accountability. February 2dn, 5:00PM at the TN State Capitol. 600 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Nashville, TN 37243. Event is by Hate Free Tennessee and supported by United Volunteers of Tennessee, Indivisible, East Nashtivists, and the Party for Socialism and Liberation Nashville.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Our next event will be a deep dive into the variety of roles in resistance movements. We will evaluate our values, skills, weaknesses, and risk tolerance to discover how each of us can sustainably contribute to the current movement. Feb 7th 2:30PM at the Nashville Public Library North Branch.
Flyer for an event titled "Roles in the Resistance." Join Hate Free Tennessee for a discussion on the diversity of roles needed in community movements, and discover the value you can bring to the resistance today. Saturday, Feb 7th, 2:30PM. Nashville Public Library North Branch. 1001 Monroe Street. Nashville, TN 37208. Artwork by N.O. Bonzo depicts groups of people gardening, doing community disaster response, protesting on the front lines, and crafting.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Leaked emails by Stephen Miller have shown the influence of white supremacist ideology on our current immigration policies. Let's remind these folks that we do not welcome this violence.
Slide with quote that reads "It's easy to draw a clear line from white supremacist websites where he is getting his ideas to current immigration policy." - Katie McHugh, former editor and reporter for Breitbart News. A photo of Stephen Miller is shown with the caption "Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy and the United States homeland security advisor.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Excerpt from Knox News "Tennessee working with Stephen Miller to be a model on immigration laws." The bills propose "a series of laws targeting undocumented immigrants [that] will serve as a model for the rest of the country." Read more here: archive.is/Qjrhq and join us tomorrow at the State Museum
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
🚨 CALL TO ACTION NASHVILLE: Jan 13 at 5PM at the TN State Museum 🚨 As the TN General Assembly begins, a series of anti-immigration bills are proposed with the goal of ramping up Trump's immigration crackdown. On Tuesday, our reps are having a gala while ICE continues its violence on the streets.
Flyer that reads: No rest for the wicked. Rapid-response protest! January 13, 5:00pm at the Tennessee State Museum. 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Nashville, TN 27308. Join us outside the 2026 Annual Opening Night Legislative Reception to stand against the upcoming immigration legislation that positions Tennessee as Stephen Miller's premier playground for implementing draconian immigration policies. @hatefreetennessee.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
We are heartbroken and enraged by the footage of an ICE agent murdering Renée Good, in yet another display of the violence enabled by a fascist state. Amid the vigils taking place in Nashville this weekend, our event is still on for tomorrow. Let's make art to honor the ongoing resistance.
Flyer for an upcoming event this Saturday, titled Art and Resistance. Learn the history and role of art in activism. Network with organizers and build community. Start making your own protest art now! 1:00PM January 10 at the Nashville Public Library Pruitt Branch.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Our next public event will be on Jan 10, 2026! Let's talk about the role of art in resistance movements and make our own resistance art. Mark your calendars for 1:00 PM at the Nashville Public Library Pruitt Branch in the upstairs meeting space.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Montgomery Bell state park was hit with storm damage leading to several felled trees and closure of park trails. However, the Lodge is open, the road accessing the lodge (via highway 70) is open, AmRen is still approaching, and we will still be there! Stay tuned for a protest schedule.
Flyer that states, "Protest update: Our protest against the racist American Renaissance conference is still happening! Saturday, Nov 15, 10AM at the Montgomery Bell Park Office and Visitor Center. 1020 Jackson Hill Rd. Burns, TN 37029. Rain or shine!"
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
This is one of the reasons we really need to take a stand against an upcoming white nationalist conference happening outside of Nashville on Nov 15. Attendees of this "American Renaissance" meeting try to justify these racist immigration policies. Will you share this message to local Tennesseans?
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
People that support these racist immigration policies will be meeting next week at a white nationalist conference at Montgomery Bell state park! Would you be willing to spread the word about how we will oppose state-supported white supremacy on November 15th?
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
The same groups that amplify propaganda to justify these racist immigration policies will be meeting next week for a white nationalist conference at Montgomery Bell State Park. Join us to send the message that we do not welcome this bigotry in our neighborhood!
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Hello! Eric Orwoll is one of the speakers at the American Renaissance conference next week just outside of Nashville in Dickson County. If you can, join us to send the message that we do not welcome white nationalists here!
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Only 8 DAYS until the Oppose AmRen protest. Bring a friend, bring a sign, bring your voice to send the message that we do no not welcome bigotry in our state! hatefreetn.org/#amren
Flyer that says "Stand up to hate in our state! Say no to a white supremacist conference in Tennessee. Abolish American Renaissance! Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10 AM. Montgomery Bell State Park, 1020 Jackson Hill Rd., Burns, TN, 37029. HatefreeTN.org/#amren
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
White supremacists gather openly in Tennessee because they feel welcome here. Share and show up on November 15th to send the message that we oppose the American Renaissance conference! tinyurl.com/stopamren
A flyer that states "Stand up to hate in our state! Say no to a white supremacist conference in Tennessee. Abolish American Renaissance! Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:00am at Montgomery Bell State Park. 1020 Jackson Hill Rd., Burns, TN 37029. hatefreetn.org/#amren
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Reminder to phone bank with us tomorrow (Sunday) at 2:30pm CST to inform our neighbors about opposing American Renaissance! Every call/text/email makes a difference. Join us in person at the Nashville Public Library Southeast Branch or virtually by registering at callouthate.eventbrite.com.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
For those who would like to stand against the white supremacist conference at which Orwoll will be speaking, meet us at Montgomery Bell State Park on November 15 at 10:00 AM.
Join us to stand up to hate in our state! Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:00am. Montgomery Bell Park Office and Visitor Center. 1020 Jackson Hill Rd. Burns, TN 37029.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Mark your calendars! Join us with @uvotn.bsky.social this Sunday at 2:30 to inform TN voters of the upcoming AmRen action. Intro material and scripts provided! Meet at the Nashville Public Library Southeast Branch or register to join virtually at callouthate.eventbrite.com
A poster that reads "Call out hate! November 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Nashville Public Library Southeast Branch Large Meeting Room. 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201, Antioch, TN 37013. Join Hate Free TN and UVOTN for a virtual and in-person phone banking session to inform TN voters of the white supremacist American Renaissance conference held annually at Montgomery Bell State Park. Visit hatefreetn.org/#amren for more information.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Eric Orwoll is considering a location in Tennessee for a whites-only town. He is one of the scheduled speakers at the AmRen conference.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Another 1-min action for y'all: Sit with a friend and take turns calling Montgomery Bell Lodge. Express your concern about their hosting of a white supremacist conference. Explain its impact on the community. Can they define their booking policies re hate groups? 615-797-1600 (any extension)
Blue graphic with black text that reads "Example talking points: Are you aware that your lodge is hosting an event considered one of the most influential white supremacist gatherings in the country? Are you aware that American Renaissance is designated as a hate group? Are these values that your hotel endorses? If you welcome all events under the banner of free speech, how do you determine when the group's actions violate your policies? Bonus points if you make calls with a group!"
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
A reminder that white nationalists gather annually at Montgomery Bell State Park, 40 minutes from Nashville in Dickson County. Let's remind our state that we do not welcome Nazis! Take action at hatefreetn.org#amren
Red text on white background that reads "Y'all means all, except Nazis. They can GTFO. American Renaissance (AmRen) is a hate group conference at Montgomery Bell Park in Burns, TN on Nov 14-16. (Just 40 minutes from Nashville). Get involved! Join the unwelcoming committee."
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
This is the beginning of a series of actions you can take to support your community, starting with our favorite community resource. Libraries are revolutionary spaces that provide (free!) vital information for the people. Take a minute to support your local branch today! We <3 @nowatnpl.bsky.social.
A red poster with black text that reads "One-minute action: Sign up for a library card! The reason: The more people sign up for library cards, the more funding and support is given to these public services. Support your public library, and your library will support you!"
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
CALL TO ACTION: Mark your calendars to stand against white supremacy on November 15, 10:00 AM at Montgomery Bell State Park. We will protest American Renaissance, a white nationalist organization that the park agrees to host every year. Visit hatefreetn.org#amren or follow us for more info.
A flyer that states "Join us to stand up to hate in our state!" A protest announced for Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Montgomery Bell State Park Visitor Center. The address is 1020 Jackson Hill Rd., Burns, TN, 37029.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Mark your calendars for Monday, Oct 13! Together we will be making calls to spread the word and take a stand against white supremacy in TN. See you at 1:30pm at the Parthenon. Bring your phones or laptops, and we will provide all the details.
A flyer is titled "Calling Out Racism" and describes an event planned for October 13th at 1:00pm at Centennial Park, Parthenon entrance. Bring your cell phones and laptops! Join us for an afternoon of tele-activism as we work to abolish AmRen! We will kick-off with instructions and discussion of best practices. Phone scripts will be provided!
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Our info session is TOMORROW at 2:00 PM at the Nashville Public Library Edmondson Pike Branch. Let's work together to oppose white nationalist hate in our state!
A flyer that states "Abolish AmRen: Opposing the American Renaissance Conference", a presentation by Hate Free Tennessee that will take place tomorrow, September 13, at 2:00 pm at the Nashville Public Library Edmondson Pike Branch.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Each year, the white supremacist American Renaissance Conference is held at Montgomery Bell State Park. Join us this Saturday at 2:00 at NPL Edmondson branch to find out how you can keep Tennessee Hate Free! #AbolishAmRen2025
A flyer from Hate Free Tennessee describes a white supremacist gathering called American Renaissance that occurs in Montgomery Bell State Park every year. To stand against this gathering, this event will discuss the history of AmRen and how you can stand against white nationalist hate groups. This event will be on Saturday, September 13, at 2:00pm at the Nashville Public Library Edmondson Branch.
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Hate Free Tennessee @hatefreetennessee.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Let’s fight hate together, Nashville. The time is now!
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