A Clear Vision for Tennessee
The Equity Alliance Fund, the affiliate 501(c)4 advocacy organization of The Equity Alliance, encourages Black voters to support policies and candidates who will invest in overlooked and underserved communities of color.
From Nashville to Washington, D.C., Tennessee needs leaders who will advocate for Black Americans and other communities of color to have a fair and just opportunity at realizing the American dream.
This year, we are proud to announce our 2023 Tennessee candidate endorsements.
These progressive leaders have a clear vision for a better future for Tennesseans. Under their leadership, constituents will have a chance to earn a good living, send their kids to well-resourced schools and get access to quality healthcare that they need to be well and stay well. These candidates are champions for Black lives and will stand up to greed-fueled special interests and defend us against radical laws that seek to control our communities, suppress our votes, and perpetuate decades of racial injustice.
MEET THE CANDIDATES
DAVIDSON COUNTY PRIMARY ENDORSEES
STEPHANIE J. WILLIAMS
4TH CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE
Stephanie is uniquely qualified to serve as 4th Circuit Court Judge. Over the past 20 years, Stephanie has participated as a litigant, lawyer, mediator, and judicial officer in family court. Stephanie understands that the family court system affects us all, but often fails to adequately represent us all. Stephanie’s unique experience makes her the most qualified candidate to transform a system that has often been inaccessible, unfair, and out-of-date into one where the needs of litigants and their families are prioritized over doing “business as usual.”
For more than 15 years, she has dedicated herself to causes in the community, many of which she initiated, that support, uplift, and empower children and families. We know that Stephanie will continue to advocate for equity and justice.
TK FAYNE
METRO NASHVILLE SCHOOL BOARD, DIST. 5
TK Fayne is a Business Analyst at Amazon and a leading advocate within the company’s Community Philanthropy programs. TK has already partnered with various Metro Nashville Public schools to assist with student transitioning and post secondary outcomes by providing supplies, tutoring, clothing and food.
When elected to Metro Nashville School Board, TK will work to build parent associations that marshal resources for families at every school; expand after-school activities, tutoring and mentoring programs to increase opportunity for youth; communicate with community stakeholders and council members and MNPS needs; and, always put student and family needs first!
SHELBY COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION ENDORSEE
TAMI SAWYER
GENERAL SESSIONS COURT CLERK
As an educator, community leader, and justice advocate, Tami Sawyer has dedicated her life to improving the lives and livelihoods of everyday Shelby County Citizens.
Tami Sawyer, a former Shelby County Commissioner, is a prominent figure in the realm of civil rights activism. Holding a master's degree in rhetorical communication and currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Urban Affairs and Public Policy, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her advocacy work.
Tami's commitment to her community extends beyond her activism. She serves as a board member of TONE, a prominent Black art community collective in Memphis, and is a dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Additionally, she co-founded the George Floyd Legal Defense Fund of the NAACP Memphis, further illustrating her dedication to the fight for justice.
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