Breaking -- Tenn. Charity Funds Racist Neo-Nazi Hate Group's Paramilitary Training
Charity's Funders Also Donate to Tenn. Republican Political Campaigns
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August 16, 2017, Photos Attached
Media Contact: TN Anti Racist Network notinourstate@gmail.com
Tenn. Charity Funds Racist Neo-Nazi Hate Group's Paramilitary Training
Charity's Funders Also Donate to Tenn. Republican Political Campaigns
League of the South, one of the more prominent and easy-to-identify violent white supremacist groups involved in the deadly white nationalist riot in Charlottesville, Va., is funded through a Tennessee-based nonprofit, the Mary Noel Kershaw Foundation.
The MNK Foundation President, David O. Jones, of Lobelville, Tenn., is also founder and director of Heritage Covenant Schools. The MNK Foundation's Secretary is J. Michael Hill of Killen, Ala. Hill is also the leader of League of the South, designated a racist hate group by Southern Poverty Law Center.
The charity is funded by several prominent Nashville residents as well as other people throughout the region as is detailed in their 2016 tax return, found at https://tinyurl.com/y75435z5. These donors include Robert Echols, a Nashville attorney and former federal judge; John Dayani, a healthcare executive and political donor; and Steve Hewlett, a Nashville developer whose firm, Hewlett Spencer, has built several Tennessee public schools.
Of particular concern is the web of connections between those who financially support white supremacist hate groups and also financially support elected officials. For example, in addition to financially supporting League of the South's paramilitary training for racists, Mr. Echols also contributed $5,500.00 to Beth Harwell's PAC and legislative campaign. Harwell is the Republican Speaker of the House in the Tennessee House of Representatives and recently announced her intent to run for Tennessee governor.
Regardless of political affiliation, the Tennessee Anti-Racist Network takes the position that elected officials should not accept donations from those associated with and providing financial support to violent hate groups.
In addition to funding more than $5,000 in paramilitary training for white supremacist groups, the charity also uses funds to develop a "History of the Southern People" class for Heritage Covenant Schools, a nonaccredited Tennessee home school collective.
Tennessee Anti Racist Network calls on all Foundation funders to cease their association and funding of the Mary Noel Kershaw Foundation, which exists explicitly to promote armed and unarmed combat training for the violent hate group League of the South. We call on elected officials to carefully examine the relationships between their donors and white supremacist/nationalist groups and reject any donations tainted by hate group connections.
TARN calls on our members and allies to hold their elected officials and prominent Tennesseans accountable and demand they cease their support of this racist charity engaged in paramilitary training of the next generation of violent racists and neo-Nazis. TARN calls on all Tennesseans to demand that elected officials end implicit support and connections to white supremacist organizations.
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August 16, 2017, Photos Attached
Media Contact: TN Anti Racist Network notinourstate@gmail.com
Tenn. Charity Funds Racist Neo-Nazi Hate Group's Paramilitary Training
Charity's Funders Also Donate to Tenn. Republican Political Campaigns
League of the South, one of the more prominent and easy-to-identify violent white supremacist groups involved in the deadly white nationalist riot in Charlottesville, Va., is funded through a Tennessee-based nonprofit, the Mary Noel Kershaw Foundation.
The MNK Foundation President, David O. Jones, of Lobelville, Tenn., is also founder and director of Heritage Covenant Schools. The MNK Foundation's Secretary is J. Michael Hill of Killen, Ala. Hill is also the leader of League of the South, designated a racist hate group by Southern Poverty Law Center.
The charity is funded by several prominent Nashville residents as well as other people throughout the region as is detailed in their 2016 tax return, found at https://tinyurl.com/y75435z5. These donors include Robert Echols, a Nashville attorney and former federal judge; John Dayani, a healthcare executive and political donor; and Steve Hewlett, a Nashville developer whose firm, Hewlett Spencer, has built several Tennessee public schools.
Of particular concern is the web of connections between those who financially support white supremacist hate groups and also financially support elected officials. For example, in addition to financially supporting League of the South's paramilitary training for racists, Mr. Echols also contributed $5,500.00 to Beth Harwell's PAC and legislative campaign. Harwell is the Republican Speaker of the House in the Tennessee House of Representatives and recently announced her intent to run for Tennessee governor.
Regardless of political affiliation, the Tennessee Anti-Racist Network takes the position that elected officials should not accept donations from those associated with and providing financial support to violent hate groups.
In addition to funding more than $5,000 in paramilitary training for white supremacist groups, the charity also uses funds to develop a "History of the Southern People" class for Heritage Covenant Schools, a nonaccredited Tennessee home school collective.
Tennessee Anti Racist Network calls on all Foundation funders to cease their association and funding of the Mary Noel Kershaw Foundation, which exists explicitly to promote armed and unarmed combat training for the violent hate group League of the South. We call on elected officials to carefully examine the relationships between their donors and white supremacist/nationalist groups and reject any donations tainted by hate group connections.
TARN calls on our members and allies to hold their elected officials and prominent Tennesseans accountable and demand they cease their support of this racist charity engaged in paramilitary training of the next generation of violent racists and neo-Nazis. TARN calls on all Tennesseans to demand that elected officials end implicit support and connections to white supremacist organizations.
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TAKE A STAND AGAINST RACISM RALLY to Oppose White Supremacist Gathering in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN --- Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee residents have announced they will rally for equality and diversity on Saturday, October 12th, 9:30 AM – Noon, on the corner of Broad and Front Street, Murfreesboro, TN. The Take A Stand Against Racism Rally is a counter-demonstration to the League of the South's planned presence on the same day and time. The League of the South has been identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as an extremist hate group.
The recent backlash against the construction of Murfreesboro's Islamic Center has convinced the League of the South that Murfreesboro and surrounding areas are fertile recruiting ground for the promotion of principles like white supremacy, racial disharmony, a second southern secession, and virulently anti-immigrant actions.
In 2010, the Murfreesboro community overwhelmingly demonstrated their pro equality and diversity stance at counter rallies to these anti-Mosque demonstrations. The community is called upon once more to attend the Take A Stand Against Racism rally in rejection of the League of the South's racist positions.
To emphasize the value our community places on equality and diversity, the rally will include acoustic musicians, sing-a-longs, chants, special guest speakers, and pro equality and diversity signs, banners, and messaging. The community is encouraged to find creative ways to counter the hateful rhetoric of the League. Community members may get involved in planning by emailing the TN Anti-Racist Network at NotInOurState@gmail.com, and are encouraged to show up on October 12 to contribute their voice and views.
Since the economic crisis and the subsequent election of President Obama, the number of racist hate groups in the US has increased dramatically. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, there has been an 813% rise in the number of hate groups since 2008, with 33 known hate groups based in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Anti-Racist Network, a coalition of community members, students, and civic organizations committed to keeping these hate groups out of Tennessee, is coordinating the rally. The Network previously organized a conference in response to the white nationalist group American Renaissance when they visited Tennessee earlier this year.
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For information, please contact the TN Anti-Racist Network at NotInOurState@gmail.com
http://notinourstate.weebly.com/
E-MAIL: notinourstate@gmail.com
TAKE A STAND AGAINST RACISM RALLY to Oppose White Supremacist Gathering in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN --- Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee residents have announced they will rally for equality and diversity on Saturday, October 12th, 9:30 AM – Noon, on the corner of Broad and Front Street, Murfreesboro, TN. The Take A Stand Against Racism Rally is a counter-demonstration to the League of the South's planned presence on the same day and time. The League of the South has been identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as an extremist hate group.
The recent backlash against the construction of Murfreesboro's Islamic Center has convinced the League of the South that Murfreesboro and surrounding areas are fertile recruiting ground for the promotion of principles like white supremacy, racial disharmony, a second southern secession, and virulently anti-immigrant actions.
In 2010, the Murfreesboro community overwhelmingly demonstrated their pro equality and diversity stance at counter rallies to these anti-Mosque demonstrations. The community is called upon once more to attend the Take A Stand Against Racism rally in rejection of the League of the South's racist positions.
To emphasize the value our community places on equality and diversity, the rally will include acoustic musicians, sing-a-longs, chants, special guest speakers, and pro equality and diversity signs, banners, and messaging. The community is encouraged to find creative ways to counter the hateful rhetoric of the League. Community members may get involved in planning by emailing the TN Anti-Racist Network at NotInOurState@gmail.com, and are encouraged to show up on October 12 to contribute their voice and views.
Since the economic crisis and the subsequent election of President Obama, the number of racist hate groups in the US has increased dramatically. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, there has been an 813% rise in the number of hate groups since 2008, with 33 known hate groups based in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Anti-Racist Network, a coalition of community members, students, and civic organizations committed to keeping these hate groups out of Tennessee, is coordinating the rally. The Network previously organized a conference in response to the white nationalist group American Renaissance when they visited Tennessee earlier this year.
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For information, please contact the TN Anti-Racist Network at NotInOurState@gmail.com
http://notinourstate.weebly.com/
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