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    Both Black Tennessee lawmakers have been reinstated after being expelled by GOP

    Less than a week after Republicans expelled him from the state House after leading a protest in the legislature calling for gun law reforms, Justin J. Pearson gets his seat back.
    by Bill Chappell Apr 12, 2023 3 minutes
    Justin J. Pearson stands with state Rep. Gloria Johnson during a rally in Memphis, Tenn., before a vote to reinstate him to the Tennessee House on April 12, 2023.
    Updated April 12, 2023 at 2:46 PM ET

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Less than a week after being expelled, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners has reappointed Justin J. Pearson to his seat representing Tennessee House District 86.

    Shelby County is home to Memphis, the area Pearson represents. Wednesday, in a 7-0 vote, the board decided to reinstate Pearson. Six of the 13 members, including Republicans, were absent from the meeting.

    Chairman Mickell M. Lowery of the commission, who put forth the resolution to reinstate Pearson, said he

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