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Justin Pearson Blasts GOP State Rep’s Bible Defense of Slavery

2026-03-15 News & Politics
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A Tennessee House debate explodes after a Republican lawmaker invokes the Bible while discussing slavery — and Justin Pearson delivers a rebuke that stops the chamber cold. On the Tennessee House floor, Rep. Justin Pearson condemns a Republican colleague’s attempt to invoke biblical language in a discussion about slavery. Pearson calls the argument “nearly unconscionable,” warning that religion has historically been weaponized to justify oppression. The exchange exposes how slavery’s legacy is still debated in American politics — and why those arguments are fiercely challenged today. We’ve launched our official Telegram channel. Follow for the latest videos from #RolandMartinUnfiltered & Black Star Network. No algorithms. Just updates. 👉🏾 t.me/blackstarnetwork Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjXB7nX8bL2U2sje8d212Yw/join Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork 👉🏾 Use Cash App by visiting Stripe https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3ccgYyfSQ8y45kl 👉🏾 PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ [email protected] Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

Top Comments (10)

@JoyLady-1966 2026-03-15

And she has benefited off the backs of blacks civil rights activists…

814 19 replies
@dbalynne 2026-03-15

To hear that from an Asian woman is shameful and disgusting

686 72 replies
@Dolla5101 2026-03-15

How can an Asian speak on slavery!

580 58 replies
@Mellacami 2026-03-15

They have been diluting history since they began slavery!

567 28 replies
@LivingEmpoweredToday 2026-03-15

Does she not realize HER OWN PEOPLE weren't seen as human either? They built these railroads...for little to nothing. She's ignorant.

440 50 replies
@user-hy5oy5mr4h 2026-03-15

She sold her soul to be accepted, at the same time civil rights movements opened doors for her. Erasing history to make some feel comfortable. Truth is always truth.

388 1 replies
@carmenhunter2625 2026-03-16

Plantation slavery was the worst type of slavery EVER!

52 1 replies
@AndTonyo 2026-03-15

Why is an Asian arguing for or against slavery when historically they are not apart of the story? These immigrants have some damn nerves…

46 2 replies
@sjohnson114 2026-03-15

SIT DOWN MISSY!! An Asian speaking about this I'm DONE!! Speak Rep.Justin show ur RIGHT!! KEEP FIGHTING DONT STOP!!❤

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@Drift3Work 2026-03-15

Wasn’t only immoral but the most evil thing done to humans.

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