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Knox County School Board weighs book ban policies
Filed: Jun 02, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: Board met Monday to discuss proposed changes to a state law tied to the ban of Alex Haley’s “Roots.”
WHO: Knox County School Board
WHAT: Discussed proposed changes to a state law affecting book bans, including the ban of Alex Haley’s “Roots.”
WHEN: Jun 01, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The board discussed changes to a state law that led to the ban of Alex Haley’s novel “Roots.”
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