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League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County, Emory University, and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta to host Atlanta Mayoral Forum

(Sept. 24, 2021, ATLANTA) – Atlanta voters are encouraged to mark their calendars for a combined online and in-person event to meet the candidates for Mayor of Atlanta on Oct. 5, 2021, from 6-9 p.m. Moderated by Jocelyn Dorsey, retired director of editorials and public affairs at WSB-TV, the forum at the Glenn Memorial Auditorium […]

From the Descendant of Enslaved Georgians to Governor: Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes American History

Fani Willis, First Female Fulton County District Attorney, May Investigate Trump

Meet District Attorney Fani Willis, she became the first female Fulton County DA Jan 1, 2021 beating incumbent Paul Howard. The graduate of HBCU Howard University & Emory Law, could potentially investigate potus’ mafia-inspired, bullying call to SOS Raffensperger. The newly-elected district attorney in Fulton County, Georgia isn’t wasting any time easing into the new […]

From the Descendant of Enslaved Georgians to Governor: Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes American History

President Obama Campaigns for Joe Biden in Florida

I don’t know who’s enjoying this the most, me watch President Obama troll #DonTheCon or President Obama. He’s mighty comfortable poking fun of our Crazy Uncle’s bizarre behavior. His point? “It’s do or die time… one week until the most important election of our lifetime. “Speaking on the current president he said. “He hasn’t shown […]

National Urban League Sues Trump Administration as Civil Rights Rollbacks Raise Specter of Jim Crow Jr.

Select Remarks from Senator Kamala Harris from Night Three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention

MILWAUKEE—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) released a selection of excerpts from the remarks of the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States, Senator Kamala Harris, as prepared for delivery. Senator Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night and officially accept the party’s nomination for Vice President. The theme of Wednesday’s program […]

From the Descendant of Enslaved Georgians to Governor: Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes American History

Democratic Convention Kicked Off With a United Call to Action From the Future of the Democratic Party

MILWAUKEE – Reimagined for a convention that will look and feel different than anything ever before, this year’s Keynote Address at the Democratic National Convention weaved together powerful and diverse voices from the next generation of party leaders into a unified pledge to step up and lead in this critical moment for the nation, convention […]

From the Descendant of Enslaved Georgians to Governor: Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes American History

Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Selects Kamala Harris as VP Running Mate, the First Black Woman on Presidential Ticket in History

With those words, Senator Kamala Harris became the first woman, the first African American woman, and the first Asian woman to run on a presidential ticket. Sen Harris tweeted, “@JoeBiden can unify the American people because he’s spent his life fighting for us. And as president, he’ll build an America that lives up to our […]

From the Descendant of Enslaved Georgians to Governor: Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes American History

Biden Releases General Election Ad Targeting Black American’s, Better America

Vice President Biden’s recently released general election ad, “Better America,” is one of the best ads targeting Black American’s I’ve seen in a long time. It’s authentic, timely and hopful. The ad is now circulating on digital channels and will begin airing nationally on television this weekend. Biden for President recently announced $280 million in […]

From the Descendant of Enslaved Georgians to Governor: Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes American History

President Obama and Vice President Biden Contrast their Successful Leadership of Recession to the President Trump’s Historic Failure to Manage the Current Health and Economic Crisis

(Updated w/full video) Vice President Joe Biden’s new campaign ad featuring a socially distanced conversation between him and his former boss, President Barack Obama, is brilliant. The ad is a teaser for a longer conversation that will air across both leaders’ social media platforms on Thursday, July 23. I hope we can get weekly conversations […]

From the Descendant of Enslaved Georgians to Governor: Keisha Lance Bottoms Makes American History