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UPDATED Jul 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Jul 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Knox County revisits school book vetting after 'Roots' ban
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Knox County School Board reviews library book evaluation rules after reversing a ban tied to the novel “Roots.”
WHO: Knox County School Board
WHAT: Proposes a new vetting process for school library books
WHEN: Jul 22, 2026 at 7:24 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: After controversy over the prior ban and subsequent reversal involving the novel “Roots,” the board is revisiting its book evaluation policies.
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